Fine Art Print : Intellectual child cynic by David Wilson
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Intellectual child cynic by David Wilson
Humorous cartoon showing a small, rather grown-up and intellectual boy lying on his bed reading while the radio is on and saying to his mother, There goes that Childrens Hour ! Do you mind, mother, switching it off?. Date: 1930
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introducing the Intellectual Child Cynic fine art print by David Wilson, now available in the Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints. This humorous and thought-provoking cartoon, brought to you by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the essence of a precocious young mind at work. With a witty take on childhood intellect and a nod to the iconic Children's Hour radio program, this print is sure to bring a smile to your face and a touch of whimsy to your home or office decor. Order your Intellectual Child Cynic fine art print today and join the conversation between the young boy and his mother as they explore the depths of knowledge and the heights of skepticism.
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 charming and humorous cartoon by David Wilson, titled "Intellectual Child Cynic," captures the essence of a precocious young boy's disdain for children's programming. Dated back to the 1930s, the scene unfolds in a cozy bedroom where a small, rather grown-up boy lies on his bed, engrossed in a book. Simultaneously, the radio on the nightstand crackles with the sounds of a children's hour broadcast. With a furrowed brow and a hint of sarcasm, the boy looks up at his mother and quips, "There goes that Children's Hour! Do you mind, mother, switching it off?" The boy's intellectual air and cynical attitude are amusingly contrasted with his childish dependence on his mother to control the radio. The black-and-white cartoon's high-contrast style adds to the humorous effect, making this image a delightful glimpse into the past. The comic touch of the boy's exaggerated expression and the use of the radio as a symbol of the clash between childhood and intellectual curiosity make this image a clever and amusing commentary on the 1930s' societal expectations of children. Overall, this print is an excellent representation of the wit and humor that characterized the cartoons of the era.
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