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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
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 26.2cm (15.6" x 10.3")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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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