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Full page from Punch magazine - July 12, 1856 - featuring an article - Rude Questions to
Full page from Punch magazine - July 12, 1856 - featuring an article - Rude Questions to a Wife. Date: 1856
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1856 Article Punch Questions Rude Charivari
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this captivating full-page illustration from Punch magazine, published on July 12, 1856. The article titled "Rude Questions to a Wife" offers a humorous and insightful glimpse into the social norms of the Victorian era. Each print is meticulously scanned from original sources, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity. Add a touch of history and charm to your home or office with this unique and intriguing piece of art.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 37cm x 50.8cm (14.6" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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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This full-page print from the July 12, 1856 issue of Punch magazine showcases an article titled "Rude Questions to a Wife." Punch, a popular British satirical weekly publication, was known for its humorous illustrations and biting commentary on social issues of the time. In this particular piece, the magazine pokes fun at the common marital dynamic of husbands asking their wives intrusive and impolite questions. The illustration depicts a husband, dressed in a suit and top hat, sitting at a table with a visibly frustrated wife. He leans forward, pen in hand, as he quizzes her about her whereabouts, her spending habits, and her social engagements. The wife, with a scowl on her face and her hands on her hips, responds with sarcasm and exasperation. The caption above the image reads, "Rude Questions to a Wife," and below it, the magazine offers a list of sample questions that husbands might ask their wives, such as "Have you been to the baker's?" "Have you been to the milliner's?" "Have you been to the butcher's?" "Have you been to the grocer's?" "Have you been to the pawnbroker's?" "Have you been to the public-house?" "Have you been to the play?" "Have you been to the theatre?" "Have you been to the circus?" "Have you been to the ball?" "Have you been to the opera?" The article and illustration reflect the societal norms of the time, where wives were expected to be subservient to their husbands and answer to their every question. However, Punch's satirical take on the situation highlights the potential for frustration and dissatisfaction that could arise from such a dynamic. The print serves as a humorous reminder of the complexities and challenges of marriage in the mid-19th century.
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