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Fine Art Print : Cartoon, Sliding on Thin Ice (Roman Catholicism)
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Cartoon, Sliding on Thin Ice (Roman Catholicism)
Cartoon, Sliding on Thin Ice -- a satirical comment on the Roman Catholic Church, the Popes claim to infallibility, and the attraction of High-Church Protestant Anglo-Catholics towards Catholicism, as seen in the group on the left. Mr Punch looks on, ready to help if anyone falls through the ice. Date: 1869
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1869 Cold Comment Controversial Danger Dangerous Punch Ridicule Ridiculous Satire Satirical Sliding Slippery Tenniel Thin Triple
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the wit and satire of Cartoon, Sliding on Thin Ice by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, part of the Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints. This iconic cartoon, created in the late 19th century, offers a thought-provoking commentary on the complexities of Roman Catholicism and the attraction of Anglo-Catholics towards the Church. With its intricate detail and rich historical significance, this print is a must-have for any art collection that appreciates the power of satire and the intricacies of religious history.
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 53.3cm x 33.5cm (21" x 13.2")
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.
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Sliding on Thin Ice: A Satirical Comment on the Roman Catholic Church and the Attraction of Anglo-Catholic Protestants (1869) This intriguing cartoon, titled "Sliding on Thin Ice," was published in 1869 and is a satirical commentary on the Roman Catholic Church and the controversial issue of the Pope's claim to infallibility. The image, created by renowned cartoonist John Tenniel for Punch Magazine, depicts a group of High-Church Protestant Anglo-Catholics, dressed in elaborate robes and miters, precariously sliding on thin ice towards the Catholic Church. The triple crown of the Pope looms ominously in the background, symbolizing the authority and power of the Catholic Church. The cartoon's title, "Sliding on Thin Ice," metaphorically represents the dangerous and slippery nature of the religious and doctrinal differences between the Protestant and Catholic faiths. The group on the left, eager to embrace Catholicism, appears oblivious to the potential danger of falling through the thin ice and losing their spiritual footing. Mr. Punch, the iconic symbol of Punch Magazine, stands on the edge of the ice, observing the scene with a knowing smirk. As a representative of common sense and reason, he is ready to help anyone who may slip and fall, symbolizing the role of satire in exposing the ridiculous and dangerous aspects of religious controversies. This cartoon, published during the Victorian era in Britain, reflects the societal debates and controversies surrounding religious differences and the allure of Catholicism for some Anglo-Catholic Protestants. The image remains a fascinating and thought-provoking commentary on the complexities and nuances of religious beliefs and the role of satire in shedding light on controversial issues.
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