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Photographic Print : A Bull in a China Shop, 1808
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A Bull in a China Shop, 1808
A Bull in a China Shop, pub. 1808 (hand colured engraving)
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 15142516
© Historica Graphica Collection / Heritage-Images
Broken Bull Cart Carter Cartwheel Crockery George Cruikshank 1792 1878 Broken Window Historica Graphica Collection Shattered Smashed
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Experience the captivating allure of history with Media Storehouse's exquisite range of Photographic Prints. This particular piece showcases the iconic image, "A Bull in a China Shop," published in 1808 by Heritage Images. Witness the vibrant hand-colored engraving that brings the chaos and intrigue of this classic tale to life. Each print is meticulously crafted using premium photographic paper, ensuring a stunning, museum-quality finish. Add a touch of history and timeless beauty to your home or office with Media Storehouse's photographic prints.
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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 captures the chaotic scene of "A Bull in a China Shop" from 1808, immortalized by George Cruikshank. The hand-colored engraving showcases a bustling 19th-century street, where an unexpected visitor has caused mayhem. A massive bull charges through the narrow alley, its sheer power evident as it smashes into a quaint china shop. The artist's caricature style adds humor to this otherwise destructive moment. The cartoonish depiction of the bull emphasizes its size and strength, while also highlighting the absurdity of such a creature wreaking havoc in such delicate surroundings. The shattered windows and scattered crockery create a vivid image of chaos and destruction. Amidst this frenzy stands a man, presumably the carter or shopkeeper desperately trying to salvage what remains intact. His expression reveals shock and disbelief at the sight before him – his livelihood shattered within seconds. Beyond being an amusing illustration, this artwork serves as social commentary on human folly and recklessness. It reminds us that even seemingly invincible creatures can cause unforeseen damage when placed in vulnerable situations. Preserved within Heritage Images' historical graphica collection, this colorful print offers viewers an opportunity to reflect on our own actions and their potential consequences. It is a testament to Cruikshank's artistic genius that he could transform something as mundane as broken crockery into an enduring symbol of human fallibility.
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