Framed Prints
Framed Print of The Drowsy Pointsman, 1876. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Drowsy Pointsman, 1876. John Bull, the representative of the British people, prods a dozing Disraeli, now the Earl of Beaconsfield. This cartoon highlights two very topical stories. First, Disraeli is shown as the signalman on the railways. Collisions were all too common in the 1870s and Punch often featured cartoons about the perils of railway travel to emphasise its dissatisfaction with the lack of real investment in new technology. Secondly, this cartoon relates to the conflict between Turkey and Bulgaria, during the course of which Disraeli had maintained a neutral stance, much to the dissatisfaction of the British press. The frightful collision relates to the massacres of women and children carried out by Turkish forces (though atrocities had been perpetrated by both sides). The bigger smash probably relates to British concerns that the governments neutral stance would allow the Russians to become involved in the conflict. From Punch, or the London Charivari. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector / Heritage-Images
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Media ID 14831355
Asleep Beaconsfield Benjamin Benjamin Disraeli Bulgaria Disraeli Dizzy Dozing Earl Earl Of Beaconsfield Heritage Image Partnership John Bull John Tenniel Joseph Swain Lever Lord Lord Beaconsfield Neutrality Railway Signal Railway Station Signalman Sir John Tenniel Sleep Sleeping Station Swain Tenniel Train Station Turkey Turkish Viscount Hughendon Of Hughendon
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.6cm x 24.4cm (6.9" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
