Fine Art Print : An English workman and his family -- Cruikshank
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An English workman and his family -- Cruikshank
A workmans home, with father and mother at the table, a little maid serving them, and their two young children at a tiny table in front of the hearth. Ominously, the father is holding a bottle
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Media ID 4304755
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10000610
1840s 1847 Alcohol Bottle Cruikshank Intemperance Produced Temperance
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a poignant scene by Cruikshank. Witness the intimate moment of an English workman and his family, gathered around their humble table. The father, weary from labor, shares a quiet moment with his loved ones, while their curious children look on. Yet, a sense of unease lingers as the father clutches a bottle, hinting at the challenges they may face. This evocative print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike, adding depth and character to any space.
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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful historical print by Cruikshank from 1847 depicts an English workman and his family in their humble home. The scene shows the father and mother seated at the table, with a young maid serving them food while their two children sit at a tiny table near the hearth. However, what stands out ominously in this image is the father holding a bottle of alcohol.
The presence of the bottle hints at issues of intemperance and alcohol abuse that were prevalent during Victorian times. It serves as a stark reminder of the struggles faced by working-class families, where poverty often led to unhealthy coping mechanisms such as excessive drinking.
Despite the somber undertones, there is also a sense of warmth and intimacy in this family scene. The mother's nurturing presence, the children's innocence, and even the father's troubled expression all contribute to a complex narrative about domestic life in 19th-century England.
This print not only captures a specific moment in history but also raises important questions about social issues such as temperance and family dynamics. It serves as a poignant reminder of how art can reflect societal realities and provoke meaningful discussions about our past.
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