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Quilp Vents His Spite On The Figure Head. "Sampson Brass Had Never Seen Anything In The Smallest Degree Resembling This Substantial Phantom. The Dwarf Threw Down The Newspaper, And Seizing A Rusty Iron Bar, Dealt The Figure Such A Stroke On The Nose That It Rocked Again. "is It Like Kit, Is It His Picture, His Image, His Very Self?"He Cried ". Illustration By Harry Furniss For The Charles Dickens Novel The Old Curiosity Shop, From The Testimonial Edition, Published 1910
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Quilp Vents His Spite On The Figure Head. "Sampson Brass Had Never Seen Anything In The Smallest Degree Resembling This Substantial Phantom. The Dwarf Threw Down The Newspaper, And Seizing A Rusty Iron Bar, Dealt The Figure Such A Stroke On The Nose That It Rocked Again. "is It Like Kit, Is It His Picture, His Image, His Very Self?"He Cried ". Illustration By Harry Furniss For The Charles Dickens Novel The Old Curiosity Shop, From The Testimonial Edition, Published 1910
Quilp Vents His Spite On The Figure Head. " Sampson Brass Had Never Seen Anything In The Smallest Degree Resembling This Substantial Phantom. The Dwarf Threw Down The Newspaper, And Seizing A Rusty Iron Bar, Dealt The Figure Such A Stroke On The Nose That It Rocked Again. " is It Like Kit, Is It His Picture, His Image, His Very Self?" He Cried ". Illustration By Harry Furniss For The Charles Dickens Novel The Old Curiosity Shop, From The Testimonial Edition, Published 1910
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This print captures a pivotal moment from Charles Dickens' renowned novel, The Old Curiosity Shop. Illustrated by the talented Harry Furniss for the Testimonial Edition published in 1910, this image brings to life the unforgettable scene where Quilp vents his spite on the figurehead. Intriguingly, Sampson Brass, a character who had never witnessed anything resembling this substantial phantom before, is taken aback by Quilp's actions. With great force and fury, the dwarf throws down his newspaper and seizes a rusty iron bar to strike at the figurehead's nose. The impact is so powerful that it rocks once again. The illustration beautifully portrays Quilp's intense emotions as he questions whether this figurehead resembles Kit - perhaps even capturing his picture or image. His cry echoes with curiosity and disbelief as he contemplates if it truly represents Kit's very self. With its classical style and attention to detail, this artwork showcases Furniss' skill in bringing Dickens' characters to life through visual storytelling. It transports us back to Victorian England, immersing us in the world of literature that has captivated readers for generations. As we gaze upon this sketch, we are reminded of Dickens' masterful ability to create complex characters like Quilp and weave them into compelling narratives filled with social commentary. This print serves as an homage not only to Dickens but also to Furniss' talent in illustrating these beloved literary works.
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