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Satirical cartoon, An Appropriate Text
Satirical cartoon, An Appropriate Text!, showing a street preacher preaching to four bored-looking people while a large crowd watches the launch of the Charles Green balloon. The text chosen for the sermon is What came ye out for to see?
1830
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1830 1830s Ballooning Bored Boredom Interest Preacher Preaching Satire Satirical Sermon Spectators Watching
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Add a touch of humor and aviation history to your home or office with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring the satirical cartoon, "An Appropriate Text!" by The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library)/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online. This classic cartoon depicts a street preacher attempting to hold the attention of his audience as they are distracted by the launch of Charles Green's balloon. The high-quality metal print brings out the intricate details of the illustration, making it a unique and eye-catching addition to any space. With its durable and waterproof finish, this metal print is perfect for display in any room, and its lightweight design makes it easy to move and reposition as desired. Bring a smile to your day and add a touch of whimsy to your decor with this collectible piece from Media Storehouse.
Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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.
An Appropriate Text - A Satirical Take on the 1830s Fascination with Ballooning and the Unchanging Nature of Human Interest
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this satirical cartoon from the 1830s, titled "An Appropriate Text," a street preacher stands before a small group of bored-looking onlookers, delivering a sermon with the text "What came ye out for to see?" written on a sign. Behind him, a large crowd gathers, transfixed by the launch of a hot air balloon piloted by Charles Green. The preacher's message, however, seems to fall on deaf ears as the spectators' eyes are glued to the sky. The cartoon cleverly highlights the human tendency to be easily distracted by novelty and spectacle, even during a religious gathering. The preacher's question, which is taken from the Bible, is meant to remind the crowd of the reason for their presence - to hear the word of God. Instead, they have been drawn away by the excitement of the balloon launch. The cartoon also reflects the growing fascination with transportation and ballooning during the 1830s. Hot air ballooning had become a popular pastime for the wealthy and curious, and public launches were often attended by large crowds. The image of Charles Green, a well-known balloonist of the time, adds to the satirical commentary, as the cartoonist pokes fun at the preacher's inability to capture the crowd's attention in the face of such a spectacle. Overall, "An Appropriate Text" is a humorous and insightful commentary on human nature and the allure of novelty, set against the backdrop of the early days of transportation and ballooning. The cartoon, created by an unknown artist, is a reminder of the enduring power of satire to both entertain and provoke thought. This satirical print is part of the extensive collection of the National Aerospace Library at the Royal Aeronautical Society, and is available for viewing and research through Mary Evans Prints Online.
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