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Poster Print : Hungry Victorian man anticipating a suckling pig for dinner
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Hungry Victorian man anticipating a suckling pig for dinner
A hungry-looking and overweight Victorian gentleman contemplating his dinner - a suckling pig. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrocksas Hunt.a by Rs Surtees and illustrated by John Leech. Published in London by Bradbury and Evans in 1854
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Linda Steward
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78279 Activity Anticipation British Culture Cartoon Dinner Domestic Staff English Culture Food Holding Humor Line Art Maid Monochrome Overweight Piglet Plate Pork Roasted Satisfaction Sketch Traditional Clothing Tray Upper Class Lifestyles Roast Pork Suckling Pig Victorian Style
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the charm of the Victorian era with our exquisite poster print featuring "Hungry Victorian man anticipating a suckling pig for dinner" by Linda Steward from Fine Art Storehouse. This captivating illustration, inspired by R.S. Surtees' Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrocksas Hunt, showcases a humorous and hunger-stricken gentleman, eagerly awaiting the arrival of his succulent suckling pig dinner. Add a touch of history and whimsy to your space with this stunning, high-quality poster print.
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 42.2cm x 42cm (16.6" x 16.5")
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.
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In this print, we are transported back to the Victorian era, where a hungry-looking and overweight gentleman eagerly anticipates his dinner - a succulent suckling pig. The illustration, taken from Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrocksas Hunt by Rs Surtees and illustrated by John Leech in 1854, showcases the humor and charm of the past. The scene depicts an upper-class man holding a tray with a perfectly roasted piglet on it. Dressed in traditional Victorian clothing, he exudes anticipation as he contemplates the delicious meal before him. The intricate line art brings out every detail of his facial expression - a mix of excitement and satisfaction that is hard to miss. This image not only captures the cultural significance of British cuisine during that time but also provides insight into the lifestyles of affluent individuals who had domestic staff to prepare such extravagant meals. It serves as a reminder of how food played an essential role in defining social status within English culture. Linda Steward's expertly engraved image transports us back to this bygone era with its attention to detail and monochrome aesthetic. Whether you appreciate historical illustrations or have an interest in culinary traditions, this print is sure to evoke nostalgia while tickling your funny bone with its humorous portrayal of an eager Victorian man awaiting his delectable feast.
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