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Dirty Father Thames 1848
Dirty Father Thames stands in the river water hooking detritus and rubbish that's floating there: old shoes and boots, dead fish, bottles, dead mice and rats... The cartoon is accompanied by a poem which begins, "Filthy river, filthy river, Foul from London to the Nore, What art thou but one vast gutter, One tremendous common shore?"
1848
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Media ID 32224356
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1840s 1848 Community Dead Dirty Filth Filthy Foul Polluted Pollution Rubbish Detritus Hooking
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 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 17x15 inches (431x381mm). 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 24.4cm x 19.6cm (9.6" x 7.7")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful image captures the grim reality of London's River Thames in 1848, depicted as "Dirty Father Thames" standing waist-deep in polluted water filled with detritus and rubbish. The cartoonist portrays a scene of utter filth and decay, with old shoes and boots, dead fish, bottles, and even dead mice and rats floating in the river.
The accompanying poem paints a vivid picture of the Thames as "one vast gutter," a common shore for all manner of waste to collect. The artist's use of satire highlights the environmental degradation caused by industrialization and urbanization during this period.
Through this print, we are confronted with the consequences of neglecting our natural resources and failing to protect our waterways. It serves as a stark reminder of the importance of conservation efforts to prevent further pollution and preserve our rivers for future generations.
As we reflect on this historical depiction of the polluted Thames, let us be inspired to take action towards cleaner waters and a healthier environment for all.
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