Mounted Print : Dirty Father Thames

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Dirty Father Thames

Dirty Father Thames : More an open sewer than a river, the disgusting state of the Thames in London in 1849, the year of the Great Stink when Parliament was suspended because of the smell. Cartoon from " Punch", London, 1849

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Media ID 9700447

© Universal History Archive

1849 Allegorical Painting Beard British Culture Bucket Carrying Cartoon Dirty Fish Healthcare And Medicine Large Group Of Animals Looking Away One Senior Man Only Pollution Punch Sewer Thames River United Kingdom Western Script Father Thames Public Health

10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print

Step back in time with Media Storehouse's Mounted Photos and experience the historical significance of the past. This captivating image from Universal Images Group (UIG) showcases the infamous 'Dirty Father Thames' in London during the Great Stink of 1849. Witness the shocking state of the river, which was more of an open sewer than a body of water, and was the cause of Parliament's suspension due to the overwhelming smell. Add this unique and thought-provoking piece to your home or office decor, and bring a piece of history into your space.

Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.

Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 15.1cm (8" x 5.9")

Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")

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.

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "Dirty Father Thames" takes us back to the year 1849, when London's iconic river was more of an open sewer than a flowing waterway. The image, originally published in the renowned satirical magazine "Punch" captures the disgusting state of the Thames during what became known as the Great Stink. In this cartoon-like depiction, we see a full-length view of Father Thames himself, personified as a senior man standing tall amidst filth and pollution. With his long beard and determined expression, he carries a bucket filled with dirty water, symbolizing the deplorable condition of the river. Behind him is a large group of animals representing various species that once called these contaminated waters home. The artwork serves as both social commentary and historical documentation. It sheds light on public health concerns prevalent in 19th-century London while highlighting British culture at that time. The suspension of Parliament due to unbearable odors emanating from the Thames underscores just how dire this situation had become. Through this allegorical painting, we are reminded of our past and how far we have come in terms of healthcare and medicine. It prompts us to appreciate efforts made towards environmental conservation and preservation today. As we gaze upon this striking image captured by Universal Images Group (UIG), it becomes evident why cleaning up Father Thames was such an urgent matter for Londoners during that era.

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