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Framed Print : From the Gin Shop to the Dancing Rooms, from the Dancing Rooms to the Gin Shop, the Poor Girl is Driven on that Course which Ends in Misery : etching, 1848, by George Cruikshank from his series, The Drunkards Children, Plate III, on the evils of drink
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From the Gin Shop to the Dancing Rooms, from the Dancing Rooms to the Gin Shop, the Poor Girl is Driven on that Course which Ends in Misery : etching, 1848, by George Cruikshank from his series, The Drunkards Children, Plate III, on the evils of drink
TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, 1848.
From the Gin Shop to the Dancing Rooms, from the Dancing Rooms to the Gin Shop, the Poor Girl is Driven on that Course which Ends in Misery : etching, 1848, by George Cruikshank from his series, The Drunkards Children, Plate III, on the evils of drink
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Media ID 8856567
1848 Alcoholic Alcoholism Dance Drunk Drunkard Entertainment Etching Intoxicated Nightlife Temperance Movement
18"x14" Modern Frame
Step into history with this captivating etching from the Temperance Movement era. 'From the Gin Shop to the Dancing Rooms, from the Dancing Rooms to the Gin Shop, the Poor Girl is Driven on that Course which Ends in Misery' is an evocative piece by George Cruikshank from his series 'The Drunkards Children'. This powerful image, published in 1848 by The Granger Collection, New York / The Granger Collection from Granger Art on Demand, serves as a poignant reminder of the societal issues of the past. Add this historic art piece to your home or office decor and spark conversations about the Temperance Movement and its enduring impact.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful etching by George Cruikshank, titled "From the Gin Shop to the Dancing Rooms, from the Dancing Rooms to the Gin Shop, the Poor Girl is Driven on that Course which Ends in Misery" is a poignant depiction of the devastating consequences of alcoholism. Created in 1848 as part of his series, The Drunkards Children, this artwork was intended to support and promote the Temperance Movement. In this scene, we witness a young woman trapped in a vicious cycle fueled by alcohol. She is shown moving between two establishments - a gin shop and dancing rooms - representing different facets of her troubled life. As she spirals deeper into addiction and despair, her path ultimately leads to misery. Cruikshank's masterful use of etching brings out every detail with precision and emotion. The expressions on each character's face tell their own story: desperation, sorrow, emptiness. Through his artistry, he exposes not only the destructive effects of alcohol but also sheds light on societal issues such as poverty and exploitation. This print serves as a stark reminder that excessive drinking can lead individuals down a treacherous road filled with broken dreams and shattered lives. It stands as an important historical document reflecting both personal struggles and broader social concerns during this period in American history. The Granger Collection has preserved this significant piece for us all to contemplate upon its message today – reminding us that it is crucial to address these issues responsibly while promoting awareness about substance abuse within our
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