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Poster Print : Punch cartoon: California, The Country for Convicts (engraving)

Punch cartoon: California, The Country for Convicts (engraving)



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Punch cartoon: California, The Country for Convicts (engraving)

6034626 Punch cartoon: California, The Country for Convicts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: California, The Country for Convicts. Illustration for Punch, Vol XVI (January - June 1849).); Look and Learn / George Collection

Media ID 23594260

© Look and Learn / George Collection / Bridgeman Images

49ers American Dream California Convicts Diggers Digging Hope Optimism Picks Prospecting Prospectors Punch Rush Shovels Caricatures Comics Gold Fever The Country


A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print

Bring a touch of historical wit to your walls with our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints featuring the iconic Punch cartoon, "California, The Country for Convicts." This engraving from the English School of the 19th century, with the add. info. "California, The Country for Convicts," is a humorous commentary on the perception of California during that era. The Punch magazine cartoon, with its intricate details and vivid imagery, is a captivating addition to any home or office space. Our high-quality poster prints are printed on premium paper and are sure to bring a unique character to your decor. Add this classic piece of art to your collection and start a conversation with every visitor to your space.

Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 20.3cm (11.9" x 8")

Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.


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EDITORS COMMENTS
This 19th-century engraving titled "Punch cartoon: California, The Country for Convicts" takes us back to the era of the Gold Rush in America. Created by an English School artist and featured in Punch magazine, this satirical drawing offers a humorous commentary on the optimism and hope that fueled the dreams of those who flocked to California in search of gold. The image depicts a scene filled with caricatures of American prospectors known as "49ers" or "forty-niners" armed with picks and shovels, eagerly digging for their fortunes. With exaggerated features and comical expressions, these characters embody both the excitement and naivety associated with the pursuit of wealth during this time. The title itself suggests a scathing satire aimed at highlighting California's reputation as a land where even convicts could find opportunity. This notion is further emphasized by symbols such as prison bars incorporated into elements like trees and mountains within the illustration. Through its clever use of satire, this cartoon reflects not only on the frenzy surrounding gold fever but also on larger themes such as immigration, social mobility, and America's enduring belief in the promise of prosperity – encapsulating what has come to be known as the American Dream. As we gaze upon this historical print from Fine Art Finder's George Collection, we are reminded that art can serve not only as entertainment but also as a powerful tool for social critique.

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