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Cartoons, Hail, Rain, Steam and Speed by an Old Stoker
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Cartoons, Hail, Rain, Steam and Speed by an Old Stoker
Cartoons, Hail, Rain, Steam and Speed by an Old Stoker - Refreshment Rooms. A satire on JMW Turners painting of the same name.
1850
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1850 1850s Hail Rain Refreshment Refreshments Rooms Running Sala Satire Speed Stoker Turner
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Cartoons, Hail, Rain, Steam and Speed by an Old Stoker
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is a captivating and humorous cartoon print that satirically pays homage to JMW Turner's iconic painting of the same name from 1850. In this rendition, the focus shifts from Turner's romanticized depiction of the power and beauty of the steam-powered railway, to the gritty, day-to-day reality experienced by the unsung heroes of the railway - the old stokers. The cartoon opens with a train chugging through a torrential downpour, its steamy plumes merging with the rain-soaked air. The old stoker, bundled up against the elements, is seen frantically shoveling coal into the engine's insatiable maw. His face is a mask of determination and exhaustion, his body drenched and caked with soot. In the background, passengers in the refreshment rooms enjoy their tea and cakes, oblivious to the harsh conditions outside. The contrast between the comfort and luxury of the passengers and the grueling labor of the stoker is a poignant commentary on the class divide of the Victorian era. The cartoon also features a series of humorous vignettes, including a cart selling "Hail, Rain, Steam and Speed" umbrellas, a dog being carried on a luggage rack, and a group of children playing in the rainwater collected on the train tracks. This print offers a unique and entertaining perspective on the railway transport of the 1850s, highlighting the challenges and hardships faced by the workers behind the scenes, while also poking fun at the quirks and idiosyncrasies of Victorian society. A must-have for anyone interested in the history of transportation, social satire, or just a good laugh!
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