Greetings Card : Cartoon, Colonel Sellers
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Cartoon, Colonel Sellers
Cartoon, Colonel Sellers. An adverse comment on a play based on a novel by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner, The Gilded Age, satirising corruption and greed in post-Civil War America. In this imaginary courtroom scene, the man in the dock resembles the American actor John T Raymond (1836-1887), who performed in the title role. The judge in the background is John Hollingshead, at this time manager of the Gaiety Theatre. As judge, he doesn t seem to think very much of the play.
1880
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Media ID 14312206
© Terry Parker / Mary Evans Picture Library
Bryan Colonel Comment Corruption Courtroom Dock Dudley Entracte Gaiety Gilded Greed Hollingshead Manager Mark Raymond Satirising Sellers Twain Warner Lawcourt
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Add a touch of wit and satire to your mail with our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Greetings Cards collection. Featuring the iconic cartoon, "Colonel Sellers" by Terry Parker from the Mary Evans Picture Library, this card is perfect for those who appreciate a good laugh. Based on Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner's novel, "The Gilded Age," this satirical illustration pokes fun at corruption and greed in post-Civil War America. Send this card to a friend who needs a reminder that sometimes, the best way to comment on the state of things is through humor. With its vibrant colors and intricate detail, this card is sure to bring a smile to the recipient's face.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This cartoon, titled 'Colonel Sellers' by an unknown artist, offers a satirical commentary on the play "The Gilded Age," a scathing critique of corruption and greed in post-Civil War America penned by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner. In this imagined courtroom scene, the man on trial, with his furrowed brow and stern expression, bears a striking resemblance to the American actor John T. Raymond (1836-1887), who graced the stage in the title role. The judge presiding over the proceedings is none other than John Hollingshead (1837-1913), the esteemed manager of the Gaiety Theatre at the time. The judge's disapproving gaze and folded arms suggest his disdain for the play and its unflattering portrayal of the American elite. The title "Entr'acte" inscribed at the bottom of the print indicates that this scene was meant to be a lighthearted interlude during a longer performance. The intricately detailed Victorian setting, complete with gavel, wigs, and ornate courtroom decor, further adds to the charm and historical authenticity of this image.
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