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Conscience makes Cowards!, 1873. Artist: Joseph Swain
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Conscience makes Cowards!, 1873. Artist: Joseph Swain
Conscience makes Cowards!, 1873. Mr Punch confronts a railway director. The director is emphatic that he would not imperil the lives of his wife, his children and himself on the trains whilst other modes of transport were available. The administration of the railways was unable to keep up with the increasing volume of traffic using the track infrastructure. Many major accidents had occurred and much of it was blamed upon the negligence of the Railway Companies, especially with regard to their neglect of the signalling failures that caused so many of the incidents. From Punch, or the London Charivari, November 15, 1873
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Director Heritage Image Partnership John Tenniel Joseph Swain Mr Punch Negligence Public Transport Punch Punchinello Shocked Sir John Tenniel Swain Tenniel Fat Cat Metaphor
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The captivating print titled "Conscience makes Cowards!, 1873" by Joseph Swain captures a powerful moment of confrontation between Mr. Punch and a railway director. In this thought-provoking image, the director vehemently expresses his refusal to risk the lives of his loved ones on trains when alternative modes of transport are available. During the 19th century, Britain's railway system struggled to cope with the increasing volume of traffic, leading to numerous major accidents. The negligence of Railway Companies in maintaining proper signaling systems was widely blamed for these incidents. This satirical engraving from Punch magazine, created by John Tenniel and Joseph Swain, serves as a scathing commentary on their disregard for public safety. The monochrome black and white composition adds depth and intensity to the scene while highlighting the seriousness of the issue at hand. The metaphorical portrayal of a fat cat-like figure representing corporate interests further emphasizes the theme of negligence within British society during that era. This heritage image partnership piece not only showcases exceptional artistic talent but also sheds light on an important chapter in transportation history. It reminds us that conscience should guide our actions, especially when it comes to ensuring public safety in all forms of transportation.
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