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Untitled, from the series Service of Empire (colour litho)
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Untitled, from the series Service of Empire (colour litho)
MAN464438 Untitled, from the series Service of Empire (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: section of text from a biblical quote: The people bring much more than enough for the service of the work Exodus 36-5; commissioned by the Empire Marketing Board and printed by St. Michael's Press Ltd for HMSO; see also 464439 & 464440;
Manchester Art Gallery holds a fascinating collection of artist-designed posters, Commissioned by the British government's Empire Marketing Board between 1926 and 1933. The EMB's main function was to increase sales of Empire-grown and Empire-made goods throughout Great Britain, its Dominions and its Colonies. One aspect of its activities was a poster campaign that was designed to turn Britons into Empire-conscious consumers. Over 200 posters were acquired by Manchester Art Gallery in the 1930s. The posters strong images illustrate the Empire's people, places and products. However, for a contemporary audience, the posters sometimes express uncomfortable beliefs and raise difficult questions about the legacies of the Empire today.); © Manchester Art Gallery
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This photo print, titled "Untitled, from the series Service of Empire" captures the essence of a bygone era. Created by an English School artist in the 20th century, this colour lithograph is housed at Manchester Art Gallery in the UK. The image features a section of text from a biblical quote: "The people bring much more than enough for the service of the work Exodus 36-5". This artwork was commissioned by the Empire Marketing Board and printed by St. Michael's Press Ltd for HMSO. Manchester Art Gallery boasts an intriguing collection of artist-designed posters that were commissioned by the British government's Empire Marketing Board between 1926 and 1933. The primary objective of these posters was to promote sales of goods produced within Britain's empire across its territories. With over 200 acquired posters, this particular piece stands out due to its strong imagery depicting various aspects of life within the empire – its people, places, and products. However, it also raises thought-provoking questions about how we perceive and reckon with our colonial past today. As viewers engage with this print from Fine Art Finder via Bridgeman Images, they are invited to reflect on both uncomfortable beliefs embedded in these historical artworks as well as their enduring legacies. It serves as a reminder that art has always been intertwined with societal discourse and can prompt us to critically examine our collective history.
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