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Deaths Dispensary. An 1866 cartoon indicating water pollution as a source of disease
POLLUTION CARTOON, 1866.
Deaths Dispensary. An 1866 cartoon indicating water pollution as a source of disease
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Media ID 8865673
1866 Allegory Bucket Child Cholera Crown Daughter Death Dispensary Drink Epidemic Family Father Grim Reaper Husband Illness Infection Medicine Personification Pitcher Political Acts Pollution Pump Sister Skeleton Water Well
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of captivating Poster Prints, featuring the thought-provoking 1866 cartoon "Deaths Dispensary" by The Granger Collection, New York. This intriguing piece from The Granger Collection, now available through Granger Art on Demand, sheds light on the societal concerns of water pollution and its connection to disease, over a century before the term "environmentalism" was coined. Bring this powerful historical reminder into your home or office as a stimulating conversation starter or as an addition to your collection. Experience the rich history and thought-provoking imagery of this iconic cartoon with our high-quality Poster Prints.
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 52.4cm (16.5" x 20.6")
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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Death's Dispensary - Unveiling the Grim Reality of Water Pollution in 1866
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. In this thought-provoking 1866 cartoon, aptly titled "Death's Dispensary" we are confronted with a powerful allegory that exposes the devastating consequences of water pollution as a source of disease. This print serves as a stark reminder of the perils lurking beneath seemingly harmless waters. The scene unfolds with an American family gathered around a well, their faces etched with worry and despair. The central figure, personifying Death himself, ominously looms over them, wielding his scythe and wearing a crown symbolizing mortality. Beside him stands an English girl representing cholera—a deadly epidemic that ravaged both England and America during this era. Every element within the image contributes to its haunting message. A polluted pitcher and jug serve as vessels for infection, while a skeletal group huddles together in fear. The father clutches his daughter protectively while the mother tends to her ill sister—both victims of contaminated water. This evocative artwork captures not only the physical toll inflicted by polluted water but also highlights political negligence surrounding public health concerns at that time. It urges viewers to reflect on how such disregard can impact entire communities. As we gaze upon this historical artifact from 1866, it is impossible not to be moved by its poignant depiction of human suffering caused by environmental degradation. Let it serve as an enduring reminder that our actions today have far-reaching consequences for
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