Anti-Smoking, 1868

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Anti-Smoking, 1868

1574622 Anti-Smoking, 1868; (add.info.: Aunt banning her nephew from smoking in the dining room but is glad to use the smoke from his pipe smoking to kill here insect enemies in the conservatory. Cartoon from 'Punch', London, 1868.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Media ID 38314686

© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

1860s Anti Smoking Aunt Conservatory Dining Room Enemies Fumigation Nephew Nicotine Punch Banning

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This satirical cartoon from 1868 titled "Anti-Smoking" depicts a humorous scene of an aunt banning her nephew from smoking in the dining room. However, she cleverly decides to use the smoke from his pipe to kill her insect enemies in the conservatory. The artist behind this scathing satire, featured in ''Punch'' magazine in London, captures the absurdity of the situation with wit and charm. The detailed illustration showcases the aunt's strict demeanor as she points sternly at her nephew while he puffs away on his pipe. The juxtaposition of her disapproval of smoking with her willingness to utilize its fumes for fumigation adds an element of irony to the piece. The setting of a Victorian-era dining room and conservatory adds historical context to the cartoon, highlighting societal attitudes towards smoking during that time period. The inclusion of insects as enemies being vanquished by nicotine-laden smoke injects a playful twist into what could have been a straightforward anti-smoking message. Overall, this print serves as both a critique on smoking habits and a lighthearted commentary on human behavior. It is a testament to the enduring power of satire in art and literature throughout history.

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