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QUEEN VICTORIA CARTOON. A Royal Nursery Rhyme for 1860. The birth of another son
QUEEN VICTORIA CARTOON.
A Royal Nursery Rhyme for 1860. The birth of another son, Prince Alfred, in 1844, suggested a humorous application of the old nursery rhyme to the English cartoonist, John Leech
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Media ID 12234954
1844 Alfred Birth Child Heir Leech Mother Nursery Rhyme Politics Prince Queen Victoria Victorian
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Add a touch of historical whimsy to your walls with our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints featuring "QUEEN VICTORIA CARTOON. A Royal Nursery Rhyme for 1860" by 140_1686662 from Granger Art on Demand. This charming print captures the playful spirit of English cartoonists during Queen Victoria's reign, with a humorous take on the old nursery rhyme celebrating the birth of another son, Prince Alfred, in 1844. With its intriguing blend of history and humor, this poster print is sure to be a conversation starter in any room.
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 42cm x 55.2cm (16.5" x 21.7")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This historical print captures a whimsical cartoon depiction of Queen Victoria and her newborn son, Prince Alfred, in 1844. Created by the talented English cartoonist John Leech, this artwork playfully applies an old nursery rhyme to the royal family's joyful occasion. The birth of another heir to the throne inspired Leech to reimagine the famous nursery rhyme "The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe" with a regal twist. In this delightful illustration, Queen Victoria takes on the role of the old woman while her growing brood fills up each window and door of an extravagant shoe-shaped residence. With his artistic skill and clever sense of humor, Leech brings together politics and childhood nostalgia in this Victorian-era masterpiece. The image not only celebrates the arrival of Prince Alfred but also reflects societal fascination with royalty during that time. As we gaze upon this vintage print today, it serves as a charming reminder of both historical events and timeless childhood tales. It transports us back to an era where queens ruled nations and nursery rhymes sparked imagination. Let us appreciate how art can capture moments from history while infusing them with creativity and joy.
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