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1896 Punch cartoon 'The Great Unknown' Poster
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1896 Punch cartoon 'The Great Unknown' Poster
A VERY neato full colour Punch cartoon from the mid-1890s. The scene shows two magicians, the one on the left having the word 'Grosvenor' on his sleeve, the other holding a book marked 'Funds.' Both are wearing pendants marked with a question sign. Between them it reads 'I am the Veiled Mahatma of Prosperity! Believe in ME, ask no questions, and you will all roll in riches!!!' Some men in the audience are wearing banners which read 'Gold Bug,' 'Free Silver Crank,' '(illegible) Protection Fanatic.' Other banners are hanging from the ceiling: 'Trusts,' 'Monopolists,' etc.
At the time a lot was going on: labour unrest, tariffs, currency policy (look up William Jennings Bryan's 'Cross of Gold' speech), patronage, the rich getting richer, and the poor getting poorer.
Almost like today.
A neat gift for the politically aware, the labour activist, anyone interested in late 19th century history.
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By Jubelen P.27 February 2020 • Verified Purchase
Print, Size: 76.20cm x 50.80cm, Media: Value Poster Paper (Semi-Gloss)
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my staff loves it , and other branch is asking me where i got this and i give your website to them.
maybe you can add up on personalised option, laminated or a frame maybe . great job. but you can add an option if we wanted to have it laminated or frame as add up option
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By Timothy G.14 October 2021 • Verified Purchase
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I hung this in the stairwell of our house, near some other Renoir pictures. My daughter says it looks like she is looking at her when she walks up the stairs.
it's called "The Excursionist", she is holding a walking stick. Renoir was an impressionist, I don't think this is an actual person. The finished framed picture arrived and looks better than the online pic - Beautiful!
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By Ross Y.31 December 2019 • Verified Purchase
Print, Size: 48.26cm x 33.02cm, Media: Value Poster Paper (Semi-Gloss)
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Absolutely superb Art Deco poster. The colours are vibrant, sympathetic to the era and perfect for use. I framed it and hung above the entrance to my Art Deco inspired lounge room. Stunning! The print is precise, clear and of an excellent standard. It was cleverly packaged so there wasn’t a blemish or crease. Perfect!
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