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The Crystal Palace and its Refreshments; Gentlemen Visitors over-refreshed, 1854. Creator: George Cruikshank
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The Crystal Palace and its Refreshments; Gentlemen Visitors over-refreshed, 1854. Creator: George Cruikshank
The Crystal Palace and its Refreshments; Gentlemen Visitors over-refreshed, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"
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The Crystal Palace and its Refreshments - Gentlemen Visitors over-refreshed,
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is a captivating and humorous engraving by renowned English satirist and illustrator, George Cruikshank. Created in 1854 for Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper, this print offers a vivid glimpse into the Victorian era's social customs and the potential consequences of overindulgence. The Crystal Palace, a grand and iconic structure built for the Great Exhibition of 1851, serves as the backdrop for this scene. The palace, with its glass and iron architecture, stands proudly in the background, while the foreground is filled with a lively and boisterous crowd of gentlemen, all seemingly over-refreshed from their visit to the palace's refreshment rooms. Cruikshank masterfully captures the essence of the scene with his intricate line work and attention to detail. The men, dressed in their Victorian finery, are depicted in various stages of drunkenness, from a man passed out on a bench, to a group of men engaged in a punch-up, to a man stumbling out of the bar with a bottle in hand. The bar itself is filled with an array of drinks, from beer mugs to bottles of wine, all contributing to the lively atmosphere. This print serves as a satirical commentary on the excesses of the Victorian era, highlighting the potential dangers of overindulgence in alcohol. It also offers a glimpse into the social customs of the time, providing a fascinating look into the past. With its intricate details and humorous commentary, "The Crystal Palace and its Refreshments: Gentlemen Visitors over-refreshed," remains a captivating and entertaining piece of Victorian-era art.
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