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The Blue Devils, pub. 1835 (hand coloured engraving)
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The Blue Devils, pub. 1835 (hand coloured engraving)
2958390 The Blue Devils, pub. 1835 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: August 7th 1835; Miseries of Human Life; Pray Remember the Poor Debtor; misery of owing money and facing financial ruin; hounded by creditors; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22695804
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Coffin Delusion Demons Depression Despair Devil Devils Fireplace Hallucination Hearth Illness Melancholic Melancholy Mental Health Misery Noose Paranoia Scaffold Skeletons Sorrow Suicidal Supernatural Torment Tormented Delusional Hallucinations Sadness
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The Blue Devils
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is a captivating hand-coloured engraving by George Cruikshank, dating back to 1835. This haunting image depicts the miseries of human life, specifically focusing on the torment faced by those burdened with debt and financial ruin. In this evocative scene, we witness a man consumed by despair and sadness as he sits before a flickering fireplace. His face reflects delusion and hallucinations, haunted by supernatural demons that only he can see. The room is filled with symbols of his mental anguish – deathly skeletons, a coffin in the corner, and even a noose hanging ominously from above. The artist skillfully captures the man's melancholic state through intricate details such as his hunched posture and desolate expression. It is evident that his mind is plagued by paranoia and delusions of impending doom. This powerful engraving serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact that mental health issues can have on individuals' lives. It sheds light on the invisible struggles faced by those battling inner demons while trying to navigate their daily existence. "The Blue Devils" stands as an enduring testament to Cruikshank's ability to convey complex emotions through art. Its timeless message resonates today just as strongly as it did almost two centuries ago, urging us all to remember the importance of compassion towards those suffering silently within themselves.
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