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The Bottle, 1847. Artist: George Cruikshank
The Bottle, 1847; showing an interior domestic scene with the father sitting in front of the fire smoking having been discharged from his employment because of his drunkeness. To the right his wife and daughter are holding a bottle of alcohol having pawned clothes to buy it. In the centre two children are hugging, looking up at their father, while the cat is looking for scraps
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Alcohol Bottle Bottles Cats Clock Cruikshank Daughter Depressed Domestic Drunk Drunkenness Employment Family Life Feline Felines Fireplace George Cruikshank Hugging Hunger Hungry Husband Parenthood Scrap Tablecloth Top Hat Unemployed Tableware
Greetings Card (A5)
Add a touch of historical charm to your greetings with our Media Storehouse collection featuring "The Bottle," an 1847 masterpiece by renowned English artist George Cruikshank. This evocative image captures the interior of a domestic scene, where a father sits by the fireplace, having been let go from his employment due to his alcoholism. This thought-provoking greeting card is perfect for those who appreciate the depth and complexity of history, making it a unique and meaningful gift for any occasion.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
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.
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The Bottle, 1847
EDITORS COMMENTS
by George Cruikshank captures a poignant and sobering domestic scene from the 19th century. In this print, we witness the devastating consequences of alcoholism on a family's life. The central figure is a disheveled father, recently discharged from his employment due to his drunkenness. He sits in front of the fireplace, smoking as he contemplates his downfall. To the right of him stands his wife and daughter, clutching a bottle of alcohol they purchased by pawning their clothes. Their faces reveal desperation and resignation as they succumb to their own addiction. Meanwhile, two children embrace each other in an attempt to find solace amidst the chaos surrounding them. They gaze up at their father with longing eyes filled with both love and disappointment. The atmosphere within this interior setting is one of despair and destitution. The furniture appears worn out, reflecting the poverty that has engulfed this household. A clock on the wall serves as a reminder of time slipping away while hunger looms over them all. George Cruikshank's woodcut skillfully portrays not only the physical toll that alcohol takes but also its emotional impact on families struggling to survive in such dire circumstances. This artwork serves as a powerful reminder of how destructive addiction can be within society, urging us to confront these issues even today.
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