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A Gamble by the Wayside, a Scene in the Maritime Alps (litho)
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A Gamble by the Wayside, a Scene in the Maritime Alps (litho)
1064065 A Gamble by the Wayside, a Scene in the Maritime Alps (litho) by Jacomb-Hood, George Percy (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Gamble by the Wayside, a Scene in the Maritime Alps. Illustration for The Graphic, 10 December 1898.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; British, out of copyright
Media ID 22214978
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Eggs Gamble Gambling Gaming Habitation Itinerant Larks Laws Mules Pedlars Portable Sausages Tables Temptation Vegetables Wayside Eagerly Gambles Maritime Alps
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A Gamble by the Wayside, a Scene in the Maritime Alps
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captures a captivating moment frozen in time. This lithograph, created by George Percy Jacomb-Hood and now part of a private collection, offers us a glimpse into life in the 19th century. In this bustling street scene set against the backdrop of the magnificent Maritime Alps, we are transported to a quaint village where pedlars eagerly display their wares on portable tables. The market is abuzz with activity as women haggle over eggs, sausages, and fresh vegetables. Itinerant gamblers seize upon this lively atmosphere to entice passersby with their tempting games of chance. The artist skillfully portrays both the allure and danger of gambling through his intricate black and white composition. A group gathers around one particular game where larks play dead while bets are placed on their revival. The mountainous landscape adds an air of mystique to this scene as mules traverse winding paths leading up to distant habitation. Jacomb-Hood's lithograph serves as more than just an aesthetic delight; it also sheds light on societal norms and laws prevalent during that era. While gambling was often frowned upon or even prohibited in many places, here we witness its clandestine presence at every corner. This print from Fine Art Finder invites us to reflect on human nature's eternal fascination with risk-taking and our innate desire for excitement amidst everyday life's routine tasks.
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