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Silas Wegg on his Way to the Bower, 1910 (engraving)
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Silas Wegg on his Way to the Bower, 1910 (engraving)
1000771 Silas Wegg on his Way to the Bower, 1910 (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Mr. Wegg felt it due to himself to be anxiously expected at the Bower. "Boffin will get all the eagerer for waiting a bit, " said Silas, screwing up as he stumped along, first his right eye, and then his left." Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Our Mutual Friend, from The Testimonial Edition, published 1910.)
Media ID 28650093
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Bower Charles Classic Dickens Dickens Charles 1812 1870 Friend Furniss Furniss Harry 1854 1925 Harry Huffam John Legged Litter Mutual Silas
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This engraving, titled "Silas Wegg on his Way to the Bower, 1910" transports us back to 19th century England. Created by the talented artist Harry Furniss for Charles Dickens' novel Our Mutual Friend, this illustration captures a pivotal moment in the story. The image depicts Silas Wegg, a memorable character from Dickens' literary world, making his way towards the mysterious Bower. With one wooden leg and an air of determination, Wegg's journey is filled with anticipation and intrigue. As he stumps along, he contemplates how his absence will heighten Mr. Boffin's eagerness. Furniss skillfully brings this scene to life through intricate details and masterful shading techniques. The classical style of the engraving adds a touch of elegance to the composition while highlighting its Victorian charm. Through this print, we are reminded of Dickens' profound ability to create vivid characters that resonate with readers even after centuries have passed. Silas Wegg embodies both social commentary and human complexity within a single figure. As we gaze upon this remarkable artwork by Ken Welsh from Fine Art Finder, we are transported into Dickens' rich narrative world once more – where literature intertwines with history and imagination knows no bounds.
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