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Poster Print : Pretty Bob, Poor Bob, Bandy Bob, 1819 (engraving)
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Pretty Bob, Poor Bob, Bandy Bob, 1819 (engraving)
XJF391591 Pretty Bob, Poor Bob, Bandy Bob, 1819 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: created as a plea for the Chimney Sweepers Regulation Bill forbidding the use of climbing boys; the bill was eventually defeated in the Lords; shows the child Bob as he grows up, becoming dirtier and more deformed as time passes; ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 12871752
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Blackened Brush Chimney Sweep Ragged Clothes Rags Soot Labourer
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Add a touch of historical charm to your walls with our exquisite reproduction of "Pretty Bob, Poor Bob, Bandy Bob, 1819" by George Cruikshank, available through Media Storehouse and Bridgeman Images. This captivating engraving, originally published in 1819, showcases three distinct versions of the character Bob, each embodying different aspects of poverty and circumstance. The intricate details and rich textures of this Fine Art Finder find make it an excellent addition to any home or office space. Bring history into your living space with this stunning piece, printed on premium quality paper to ensure vibrant colors and long-lasting durability.
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 59.4cm x 28.3cm (23.4" x 11.1")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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.
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This engraving by George Cruikshank, titled "Pretty Bob, Poor Bob, Bandy Bob" tells a poignant story of the harsh realities faced by chimney sweepers in 19th-century England. Created as a plea for the Chimney Sweepers Regulation Bill, which aimed to protect young boys from hazardous working conditions, this print serves as a powerful reminder of the struggles endured by these laboring children. The image depicts three stages in the life of Bob, an unfortunate climbing boy. In his youth, he appears innocent and clean-cut as "Pretty Bob" but as time passes and he continues his arduous work cleaning chimneys filled with soot and grime, he transforms into "Poor Bob". His features become dirtier and more deformed with each passing year. Cruikshank's artwork is not only visually striking but also carries a strong social message. It highlights the physical toll that such laborious work takes on these young boys' bodies while shedding light on their impoverished living conditions. Despite its intention to advocate for change through legislation like the Chimney Sweepers Regulation Bill, unfortunately defeated in the Lords at that time, this engraving remains a testament to the resilience and plight of child chimney sweepers during this era. Through its vivid portrayal of hardship juxtaposed against innocence lost too soon, Cruikshank's engraving invites viewers to reflect upon societal injustices and advocates for better protection for vulnerable members of society.
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