Sujet
'Wonderful Instinct of The Giraffe', 1865. Artist: George du Maurier
Légende
'Wonderful Instinct of The Giraffe', 1865. 'By which it Escapes Diphtheria during The Winter. (N.B. A Positive Fact.)' This cartoon pokes a little gentle fun at the giraffes at London Zoo. However, it also highlights the considerable loss of life, particularly in urban areas, caused by diseases such as diphtheria. On another note, this is an early depiction of the new technology of photography. That this was not yet a speedy science is evident from the depth of the snow on the back of the photographer. From Punch, or the London Charivari, March 4, 1865.
Date
1865
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/The Cartoon Collector
Notre référence
HRM19A89_195
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
53,8Mo (4,1Mo) / 37,5cm x 36,0cm / 4424 x 4251 (300dpi)