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Punch cartoon: A View in Hyde Park, Showing the Proposed Site for the Exhibition of Industry (engraving)
6034637 Punch cartoon: A View in Hyde Park, Showing the Proposed Site for the Exhibition of Industry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: A View in Hyde Park, Showing the Proposed Site for the Exhibition of Industry. Illustration for Punch, Volume 19, July - December 1850.); Look and Learn / George Collection
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Great Exhibition Of 1851 Hyde Park Idleness Irony Laziness Lazy Lying Down Punch Relaxing Caricatures Comics
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This satirical Punch cartoon from the 19th century takes a humorous jab at the proposed site for the Exhibition of Industry in Hyde Park. The engraving, created by an anonymous English artist, captures a scene filled with irony and social commentary. In the foreground of the image, we see a group of men lounging lazily on the grass, seemingly uninterested in any form of industry or productivity. Their relaxed postures and leisurely demeanor highlight their idleness and lack of motivation. Meanwhile, in the background, construction is underway for the exhibition site. The stark contrast between these two scenes emphasizes society's struggle to balance progress and leisure during this time period. The cartoon not only pokes fun at these idle individuals but also serves as a critique on Victorian society's attitude towards work ethic and ambition. It reflects upon larger themes such as class divisions and societal expectations. With its clever use of satire and caricature, this Punch cartoon offers viewers a glimpse into 19th-century Britain's political climate while providing entertainment through its humorously exaggerated characters.
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