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The Very Latest Craze; or, Overdoing it, 1883 (engraving)



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The Very Latest Craze; or, Overdoing it, 1883 (engraving)

XJF3037905 The Very Latest Craze; or, Overdoing it, 1883 (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Archibald is going to take us to a dear little slum hes found near the Minories - such a fearful place! Fourteen poor Things sleeping in One Bed, and no Window! - And the Mackintoshes are to keep out infection, you know, and hide ones Diamonds, and all that!
Punch 22nd December 1883); English, out of copyright

Media ID 12800461

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Charitable Charity Class Curiosity Disguise Incognito Mackintosh Philanthropic Philanthropy Punch Raincoat Rich Slum Slums Snobbery Snobbish Rainwear Slumming


A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print

Step back in time with our stunning poster prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating engraving "The Very Latest Craze; or, Overdoing it, 1883" by renowned artist George Du Maurier. This intriguing image, available through Bridgeman Images and Fine Art Finder, offers a glimpse into the past with its depiction of an extravagant scene from the 19th century. Add a touch of history and elegance to your space with this beautifully printed and framed poster, perfect for any room in your home or office.

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 39.3cm (23.4" x 15.5")

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.


The Very Latest Craze; or, Overdoing it, 1883

EDITORS COMMENTS
is a captivating engraving by George Du Maurier that captures the essence of Victorian snobbery and philanthropy. The image depicts Lord Archibald leading a group of wealthy individuals on a slum visit in London's impoverished Minories neighborhood. The upper-class visitors are seen donning mackintoshes, not only to protect themselves from the rain but also as a disguise to hide their valuable diamonds. The caption showcases the naivety and condescension of these well-to-do individuals who view slumming as an exciting new trend. Lord Archibald proudly boasts about his discovery of this "dear little slum" emphasizing its fearful conditions with fourteen people crammed into one bed and no windows. However, their intentions seem more focused on satisfying their curiosity rather than genuinely helping those in need. This engraving highlights the stark contrast between social classes during this era while shedding light on issues such as poverty and inequality. It exposes how some members of high society engaged in acts of charity for personal amusement rather than genuine compassion. Du Maurier's artwork serves as both a critique and commentary on Victorian society's fascination with class distinctions and snobbish behavior. It reminds us that true philanthropy goes beyond mere appearances or trends; it requires empathy, understanding, and sincere efforts to uplift those less fortunate instead of exploiting them for entertainment purposes.

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