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Cartoon, The Break-Up of the English Parliament
Political Cartoon, The Break-Up of the English Parliament, by Louis Wain Date: 1914
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Media ID 32234378
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Cats Comical Fight Parliament Satire Satirical Wain Break Up
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of captivating poster prints, featuring the iconic political cartoon, "The Break-Up of the English Parliament" by renowned artist Terry Parker. This thought-provoking piece, originally published in 1914 by Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a fascinating glimpse into historical political discourse. With its intricate details and vivid colors, this poster print is not only an excellent conversation starter but also a stunning addition to any wall. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with this collectible and engaging 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 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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Louis Wain's satirical political cartoon, "The Break-Up of the English Parliament," captures a comical and chaotic scene from 1914. In this humorous illustration, Wain uses his signature style of anthropomorphized cats to depict the tumultuous state of English politics during that time.
The cartoon shows a group of feline politicians engaged in a heated argument, with some cats throwing punches and others brandishing weapons. The exaggerated expressions on their faces convey the intensity of the conflict as they fight for power and dominance within the parliament.
Wain's clever use of satire highlights the absurdity and dysfunctionality of political discourse, making a powerful statement about the state of affairs in England at that time. Through his whimsical portrayal of cats behaving like humans, he sheds light on the often ridiculous nature of political debates and power struggles.
Despite its lighthearted tone, "The Break-Up of the English Parliament" serves as a reminder that even in times of turmoil and discord, there is room for humor and levity. Wain's unique perspective offers viewers an opportunity to reflect on the complexities and challenges inherent in governance while also providing a much-needed moment of comic relief.
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