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Egan / Life in London / 1821
Tom & Jerry masquerading it among the Cadgers in the Black Slums, in the Holy Land (enjoying a beer in a low tavern)
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Media ID 4323028
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1820 Busy Drunk Drunken Gambling Rowdy Taking Tavern
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 24.2cm (14.6" x 9.5")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
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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This print, titled "Tom & Jerry masquerading it among the Cadgers in the Black Slums, in the Holy Land," transports us back in time to the bustling and rowdy taverns of London in 1821. The image, available through Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the historical scene of a low tavern, where Tom and Jerry, two mischievous characters often depicted in popular literature and art of the era, are seen engaging in the lively and sometimes unsavory pastimes of the working-class community. The print captures the essence of a typical London tavern, with its dimly lit interior, rough-hewn tables, and patrons immersed in various activities. Gambling tables are scattered throughout the room, while others are seen partaking in spirited conversations or enjoying a drink. The atmosphere is thick with the smell of ale and the sounds of laughter, chatter, and the occasional brawl. Tom and Jerry, dressed in ragged clothing, blend in seamlessly with the other patrons, their faces contorted in expressions of concentration as they engage in a game of cards. One of them holds a mug of beer in one hand, while the other clutches a few coins in the other. The scene is a testament to the rough and tumble nature of life in the slums, where the daily struggles of poverty and hardship were often alleviated through the simple pleasures of gambling, drinking, and camaraderie. This print offers a unique and fascinating glimpse into the historical record of London's past, providing a window into the lives of its working-class inhabitants and the world they inhabited. The rowdy and unapologetic nature of the scene serves as a reminder of the complex and often contradictory nature of history, where moments of joy and merriment can be found even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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