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Bob Sawyer, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c. 1890 (colour litho)
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Bob Sawyer, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c. 1890 (colour litho)
LLM405123 Bob Sawyer, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c.1890 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: published by Hildesheimer & Faulkner; The Pickwick Papers ; ); © Look and Learn
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Booze Bottle Bottled Bottles Bottling Dickensian Drank Drunk Drunken Fiction Fictional Inebriated
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Bob Sawyer, a Colorful Dickensian Character - A Vibrant Illustration from the Late 19th Century
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. This print showcases an exquisite illustration of Bob Sawyer, a beloved fictional character from Charles Dickens' renowned novel "The Pickwick Papers". Created in 1890 by Joseph Clayton Clarke (Kyd), this color lithograph beautifully captures the essence of this memorable figure. In this full-length portrait, Bob Sawyer is depicted as a Victorian gentleman with a mischievous glint in his eye. Holding a glass filled to the brim with alcohol and clutching onto a bottle, he exudes an air of joviality and indulgence. The artist's caricature-like style adds depth to Bob Sawyer's persona, emphasizing his drunken state and larger-than-life personality. As we delve into this illustration, we are transported back in time to the world of Dickensian literature. The attention to detail is remarkable; every line and stroke brings out the vibrancy of Bob Sawyer's character. This image serves as both an homage to Charles Dickens' literary genius and as an artistic testament to Kyd's talent for capturing complex personalities through visual storytelling. Whether you're familiar with "The Pickwick Papers" or simply appreciate Victorian-era literature, this striking print will undoubtedly captivate your imagination. It invites us to explore themes of addiction, excesses, and societal norms prevalent during that era while celebrating one of Dickens' most intriguing characters.
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