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Framed Print of The Man with the Load of Mischief, 18th century, (1943). Creator: William Hogarth
The Man with the Load of Mischief, 18th century, (1943). A man with a chain and padlock round his neck, carrying a load of mischief : a woman holding a glass of gin rides on his back, while a monkey pokes him in the ear. In the background is a pawnbrokers shop, a reference to belongings being pawned to buy alcohol. A misogynistic depiction which portrays the wife as a literal burden to the husband. ( Trouble and Strife is cockney rhyming slang for wife ). Inn sign attributed to William Hogarth which reputedly came from an inn called The Mischief, in Oxford Street. From English Inns, by Thomas Burke. [Collins, London, 1943]. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 19777340
William Hogarth , British Social Commentary Art
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Experience the wit and satire of the 18th century with our Framed Print of "The Man with the Load of Mischief" by the renowned British artist, William Hogarth. This iconic masterpiece, originally created in 1745, captures a man burdened with a woman riding on his back, holding a glass of gin. The intricate details and colors bring the mischief and humor of this classic work to life. Add a touch of history and artistry to your home or office with our premium Framed Print, expertly crafted to preserve the beauty and authenticity of this beloved masterpiece from Heritage Images.
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Photo Prints - Experience the wit and satire of 18th century art with our Photographic Print of "The Man with the Load of Mischief" by William Hogarth. This iconic image, originally created in 1732 and reproduced in 1943, captures a man burdened with a woman riding on his back, holding a glass of gin. With a chain and padlock around his neck, this humorous scene shows the mischief and folly of human nature. Bring this timeless masterpiece into your home or office and add a touch of historical charm to your space.
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 16.7cm x 24.4cm (6.6" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
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