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Punch cartoon: Geology (engraving)
6034781 Punch cartoon: Geology (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Geology. Illustration for Punch, Volume 58, January - June 1870.); Look and Learn / George Collection
Media ID 22375088
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Class Digging Employment Geologist Geology Hole Ignorance Jobs Occupations Punch Wokrker Caricatures Comics Conversation Laborer Labourer Tradesman Tradesmen Uneducated
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This vintage Punch cartoon print titled "Geology" captures the essence of 19th-century British humor and satire. Created by an anonymous English artist, this engraving was originally published in Punch magazine in 1870. The illustration depicts a scene where a geologist is engaged in conversation with a laborer while digging a hole. The cartoon cleverly highlights the stark contrast between social classes and levels of education during that era. The geologist, dressed in formal attire, represents knowledge and scientific expertise, while the laborer embodies manual work and ignorance. Through their dialogue, it becomes evident that the worker's lack of education leads to comical misunderstandings about geological concepts. With its witty commentary on employment and societal divisions, this satirical drawing offers a glimpse into Victorian Britain's cultural landscape. It showcases how Punch magazine used cartoons as a medium to critique various aspects of British society with humor and irony. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate not only the artistic skill behind this historic piece but also its historical significance as part of British comic tradition. Whether you are interested in European culture or enjoy satirical cartoons, this image provides an amusing insight into 19th-century England's social dynamics through caricatured characters and playful storytelling.
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