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Death As the Avenger! (colour litho)
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Death As the Avenger! (colour litho)
3648292 Death As the Avenger! (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death As the Avenger! (Dedicated to the Ratepayers of London). Illustration for The Tomahawk, February 5 1870.); © Look and Learn
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Disease Fever Ringing Tomahawk Typhus Workhouse Caricatures Doorbell
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Death As the Avenger! (colour litho) captures a satirical and scathing commentary on the social issues of 19th century Britain. This humorous print, created by Matthew
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Matt". Somerville Morgan, was dedicated to the Ratepayers of London and published in The Tomahawk on February 5,1870. The image depicts Death personified as an avenging figure ringing a doorbell labeled 'Workhouse. ' In this clever caricature, Death is portrayed as a political force punishing society for its neglect of the poor and impoverished. The cartoon highlights the grim reality faced by many during this era, with poverty, disease, and overcrowded workhouses prevalent throughout Victorian London. Morgan's illustration skillfully combines elements of comedy and satire to deliver a powerful message about societal indifference towards those less fortunate. By using death itself as an agent of justice against corrupt institutions such as the Board of Guardians, he criticizes British politics and calls attention to pressing issues like typhus fever that plagued lower-class communities. This thought-provoking artwork serves as both a reflection of its time and a reminder that social inequality has long been an issue in our history. It stands as testament to the power of art in exposing societal flaws while entertaining audiences with its wit and creativity. Now preserved in private collection but made accessible through Fine Art Finder's reproduction, "Death As the Avenger!" continues to provoke contemplation on past injustices while urging us to strive for greater equality today
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