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Humour smuggler punches preventive man 19th century cartoon
This is a cartoon etching by the well-known Victorian social caricaturist / cartoonist George Cruikshank (1792 - 1878), dated November 1st, 1829. (1829 is in the reign of William IV, but most of Cruikshanks artistic work was in the long reign of Queen Victoria.) Cruikshank went on to illustrate a number of the books of Charles Dickens. Title: Black Eyed Sue the bold smuggler - and Will Watch the look out man Speech bubble: I should like to catch you overhauling my pockets indeed!! - You calls yourself a preventive man don t you Mr. Dummy? Now I ll lay you a crown that you can t prevent me from giving you a good dab of the chops. Description: Cruikshank makes a play on the term preventive man. The preventive men were watchers on the shore who looked to intercept smugglers. An on-line reference says the era of the preventive men began in 1831, but this joke pre-dates that by a couple of years. Designed Etched & Published by Geo. Cruikshank - Novr. 1st 1829 More cartoons by George Cruikshank
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Caricature Cartoon Conflict Discussion Fame George Cruikshank Humor Image Created 1820 1829 Kitty1 Threats Two People Image Created 19th Century Preventive Smuggler Victorian Style
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In this 19th-century cartoon etching by George Cruikshank, we are transported back to a time of wit and mischief. The print features the humorous encounter between two characters - Black Eyed Sue the bold smuggler and Will Watch the lookout man. Cruikshank's artistic genius shines through as he cleverly plays with words and social roles. The speech bubble reveals Sue's defiance towards Will Watch, mocking his title as a "preventive man". With a mischievous glint in her eye, Sue challenges him, daring him to catch her red-handed or rather "overhauling her pockets". She scoffs at his supposed ability to prevent her from giving him a good punch on the face. The scene is set against the backdrop of an era when preventive men patrolled the shores in search of smugglers. However, Cruikshank humorously subverts this notion by depicting Sue confidently asserting her dominance over Will Watch. George Cruikshank's talent for satire and caricature is evident in every stroke of this artwork. His collaboration with Charles Dickens later on only solidified his reputation as one of Victorian England's most renowned social commentators. This delightful piece offers us not only a glimpse into history but also reminds us that humor has always been an essential part of human nature across centuries.
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