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Poster Print : The Right Hon Lord Sandhurst, A soldiers son, 22 June 1889, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
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The Right Hon Lord Sandhurst, A soldiers son, 22 June 1889, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
611871 The Right Hon Lord Sandhurst, A soldiers son, 22 June 1889, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Hon Lord Sandhurst, A soldiers son, 22 June 1889, Vanity Fair cartoon); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection
Media ID 22934264
© Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection / Bridgeman Images
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Add a touch of historical charm to your walls with our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints featuring "The Right Hon Lord Sandhurst, A Soldier's Son" by Leslie Matthew Ward from Vanity Fair. This captivating cartoon, published on 22 June 1889, offers a glimpse into the past with its witty commentary and vivid colors. Bring the intrigue of late-19th-century England into your home or office and start a conversation with this unique and intriguing piece of art."
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36.6cm x 59.4cm (14.4" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The Right Hon Lord Sandhurst, A Soldier's Son
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is a vibrant and satirical cartoon print that captures the essence of political commentary in the late 19th century. Created by Leslie Matthew Ward, also known as Spy, this color lithograph was originally published in Vanity Fair on June 22nd, 1889. The caricature depicts Lord Sandhurst, who was renowned for being the son of a soldier. With meticulous attention to detail and a touch of humor, Ward portrays Lord Sandhurst with exaggerated features and an air of aristocratic arrogance. The artist's skillful use of colors brings life to the image, enhancing its impact. This scathing satire reflects the prevailing social and political climate at the time. Through his artistry, Ward highlights the contradictions between noble lineage and military service while subtly criticizing those who exploit their family background for personal gain. As we delve into this historical piece from our private collection, it serves as a reminder of how visual art has long been used as a powerful tool for societal critique. This particular print exemplifies Vanity Fair's tradition of employing cartoons to expose hypocrisy within British high society. With its rich history and artistic brilliance, "The Right Hon Lord Sandhurst" continues to captivate viewers even today. It invites us to reflect on timeless themes such as privilege versus meritocracy and raises questions about inherited status in society.
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