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Antique Framed Print : From the Gin Shop to the Dancing Rooms, from the Dancing Rooms to the Gin Shop, the Poor Girl is Driven on that Course which Ends in Misery : etching, 1848, by George Cruikshank from his series, The Drunkards Children, Plate III, on the evils of drink
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From the Gin Shop to the Dancing Rooms, from the Dancing Rooms to the Gin Shop, the Poor Girl is Driven on that Course which Ends in Misery : etching, 1848, by George Cruikshank from his series, The Drunkards Children, Plate III, on the evils of drink
TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, 1848.
From the Gin Shop to the Dancing Rooms, from the Dancing Rooms to the Gin Shop, the Poor Girl is Driven on that Course which Ends in Misery : etching, 1848, by George Cruikshank from his series, The Drunkards Children, Plate III, on the evils of drink
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Media ID 8856567
1848 Alcoholic Alcoholism Dance Drunk Drunkard Entertainment Etching Intoxicated Nightlife Temperance Movement
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 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: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 23.9cm (14.6" x 9.4")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful etching by George Cruikshank, titled "From the Gin Shop to the Dancing Rooms, from the Dancing Rooms to the Gin Shop, the Poor Girl is Driven on that Course which Ends in Misery" is a poignant depiction of the devastating consequences of alcoholism. Created in 1848 as part of his series, The Drunkards Children, this artwork was intended to support and promote the Temperance Movement. In this scene, we witness a young woman trapped in a vicious cycle fueled by alcohol. She is shown moving between two establishments - a gin shop and dancing rooms - representing different facets of her troubled life. As she spirals deeper into addiction and despair, her path ultimately leads to misery. Cruikshank's masterful use of etching brings out every detail with precision and emotion. The expressions on each character's face tell their own story: desperation, sorrow, emptiness. Through his artistry, he exposes not only the destructive effects of alcohol but also sheds light on societal issues such as poverty and exploitation. This print serves as a stark reminder that excessive drinking can lead individuals down a treacherous road filled with broken dreams and shattered lives. It stands as an important historical document reflecting both personal struggles and broader social concerns during this period in American history. The Granger Collection has preserved this significant piece for us all to contemplate upon its message today – reminding us that it is crucial to address these issues responsibly while promoting awareness about substance abuse within our
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