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Cartoon by Gillray, a poor man goes hungry
Cartoon by Gillray, a poor man goes hungry - wages were low and food prices were high, thanks to foreign wars, corn duty and a bad harvest.
1790s
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1790s Butcher Comment Corn Cost Duty Economy Foreign Gillray Harvest Hungry Income Living Meat Money Poor Price Prices Wages Wars
Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Step into the past with our captivating Cartoon by Gillray jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Picture Library. This intriguing piece features a powerful commentary on economic hardships during the 1790s, as depicted in the iconic 'A Poor Man Goes Hungry' cartoon. Delve into the intricacies of this historical puzzle, where low wages and high food prices due to foreign wars, corn duty, and a bad harvest painted a grim reality for many. Assemble this thought-provoking puzzle to not only challenge your mind but also to experience a piece of history that resonates even today. Let the journey to completion ignite your curiosity and broaden your horizons.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 40x51cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 40.3cm x 50.7cm (15.9" x 20")
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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This poignant cartoon by James Gillray, titled 'A Poor Man's Dinner,' depicts the harsh realities of economic hardship in 18th century England. The image shows a destitute man, with hollow eyes and a gaunt face, peering into an empty pot on the fire. A butcher, holding a large piece of meat, looks on with contempt as the man laments, "Oh! that I had the price of a pennyworth of meat in my pocket." The cartoon serves as a scathing commentary on the economic conditions of the time, with wages being low and food prices being sky-high. The causes of this economic crisis were multifaceted. The country was embroiled in foreign wars, which diverted resources and increased the cost of imports. The Corn Laws, which protected the domestic corn market, led to higher prices for bread and other staple foods. To make matters worse, the harvest of 1795 had been a failure, leading to food shortages and further price increases. The man in the cartoon is depicted as being unable to afford even the most basic necessities, highlighting the stark divide between the haves and the have-nots in society. The butcher, representing the wealthy elite, looks on with indifference, adding to the sense of injustice and despair. Gillray's cartoon was a powerful tool for social and political commentary during a time of great economic hardship. It served as a reminder of the struggles faced by the common man and the need for reforms to address the root causes of poverty and inequality.
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