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Fine Art Print : The Flower of the City, 1809. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
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The Flower of the City, 1809. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
The Flower of the City, 1809. The head of Charles Flower, Lord Mayor, is depicted within a wilted sunflower, which has leaves labelled with his character qualities and grows in a barrel of rank butter standing on mouldy and rotten cheese. Flower was unpopular on account of his support for the Duke of York
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Media ID 15169256
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Butter Cheese Georgian Lord Mayor Of London Rotten Rotting Rowlandson Sunflower Thomas Rowlandson Unpopular Wilting Decomposing Mouldy
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating allure of Thomas Rowlandson's "The Flower of the City," a fine art print from Media Storehouse's esteemed collection. This iconic 1809 masterpiece, sourced from Heritage Images, offers a unique and intriguing perspective on the character of Charles Flower, Lord Mayor. The sunflower, once vibrant and full of life, now wilted, symbolically represents the qualities attributed to the subject. Add this exquisite piece to your home or office to ignite conversation and inspire reflection. Embrace the rich history and artistic detail in every inch of this timeless print.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The Flower of the City, 1809
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a satirical masterpiece by Thomas Rowlandson that captures the essence of political discontent in Britain during the Georgian era. The print portrays Charles Flower, the unpopular Lord Mayor of London, in an unflattering manner. His head is humorously depicted within a wilted sunflower, symbolizing his fading influence and wilting reputation. Rowlandson's attention to detail is evident as he cleverly labels each leaf on the sunflower with qualities associated with Flower's character. The artist further emphasizes Flower's unpopularity by placing him within a barrel filled with rank butter and surrounded by mouldy and rotten cheese. These elements represent decay and corruption, highlighting public sentiment towards Flower due to his support for the Duke of York. The composition showcases Rowlandson's mastery in caricature and cartooning techniques. The vibrant colors add depth to this biting social commentary while capturing the viewer's attention. Through this artwork, Rowlandson offers a scathing critique on politics and power dynamics prevalent at that time. This piece can be found at Guildhall Library and Art Gallery, serving as a testament to Rowlandson's artistic prowess and his ability to capture significant moments in history through satire. "The Flower of the City" serves as both an entertaining visual spectacle and a thought-provoking reflection on British society during this period of political unrest.
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