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THE VOTE AUCTION
THE VOTE AUCTION satirical comment on the prevalence of bribery in British parliamentary elections Date: 1853
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Media ID 20141639
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1850s 1853 Auction Bribery Bribes Comment Corruption Elections Parliamentary Punch Satirical Vote
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Step into the past with our captivating Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the satirical work "The Vote Auction" by Mary Evans Prints Online. This thought-provoking image, dated 1853, offers a poignant commentary on the prevalence of bribery in British parliamentary elections. Add this historical masterpiece to your home or office décor and ignite intriguing conversations about the evolution of democracy. Embrace the rich history and enrich your space with a touch of the past.
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 54.6cm x 44.4cm (21.5" x 17.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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a satirical print from the 1850s, offers a biting commentary on the rampant corruption that pervaded British parliamentary elections during this period. The image, dated 1853, depicts a crowded auction house where votes are being sold to the highest bidder. In the foreground, a man in a top hat and tail coat, representing a wealthy landowner or industrialist, eagerly bids on a stack of votes, while a disheveled, poverty-stricken man in the background holds up his meager offering. The scene is chaotic, with various politicians and election agents jostling for position, their eyes fixed on the valuable votes up for grabs. A bribe, in the form of a bottle of gin, is being exchanged between two men, while another man, dressed as a clown, represents the farcical nature of the entire process. The punchline of the print is written in the upper left corner: "One Man One Vote." At a time when the suffrage movement was gaining momentum, and the issue of voting rights for women was being debated, "The Vote Auction" highlights the glaring contradiction of a system in which the wealthy and powerful could buy the votes of the working class. The print serves as a stark reminder of the deep-rooted corruption that plagued British politics in the mid-19th century and the urgent need for reform. The satirical commentary in "The Vote Auction" is a powerful reminder of the importance of transparency and fairness in the democratic process. The image is a poignant reflection of the past and a reminder of the ongoing struggle for equal representation and the fight against corruption in politics.
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