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Mr Pickwick in the Pound, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens
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Mr Pickwick in the Pound, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens
IL193491 Mr Pickwick in the Pound, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B.W. Matz, 1924 (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Chairman of the Club; ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 22932996
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1812 70 Beadle Humiliated Humiliation Jeering Laughing Misadventure Pickwick Papers Samuel Townsfolk Victorian Costume Wheelbarrow Charles Dickens
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In this print titled "Mr Pickwick in the Pound" we are transported to a scene straight out of Charles Dickens' renowned novel, The Pickwick Papers. Illustrated by Harold Copping in 1924, this colourful lithograph captures a moment of misadventure and humiliation for Mr Pickwick, the retired merchant turned protagonist. The image depicts Mr Pickwick standing inside a pound, surrounded by jeering townsfolk dressed in elaborate Victorian costumes. Their laughter fills the air as they witness his embarrassing predicament. A beadle stands nearby, overseeing the situation with an air of authority. Despite his unfortunate circumstances, there is something undeniably comical about Mr Pickwick's expression as he finds himself pushed along in a wheelbarrow. His face reveals both surprise and resignation at being subjected to such public ridicule. This illustration perfectly encapsulates Dickens' ability to blend humor with social commentary. It highlights the vulnerability of individuals within society and exposes their capacity for cruelty towards those who find themselves on the wrong side of fortune. As we gaze upon this image from our private collection, it serves as a reminder that even amidst life's most humiliating moments, laughter can still be found. And perhaps it is through these shared experiences that we come together as communities - flawed yet united by our collective humanity.
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