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Old Mr. Turveydrop, from Bleak House, 1923 (colour litho)
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Old Mr. Turveydrop, from Bleak House, 1923 (colour litho)
KDC465780 Old Mr. Turveydrop, from Bleak House, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Mr Turveydrop, who lives off his sons industry in running the Dancing and Deportment Academy; prides himself on a fancied resemblance to the Prince Regent, later George IV; illustration from the series of Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, produced as cigarette cards by John Player & Sons;
); British, out of copyright
Media ID 23162478
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Bleak House Conceited Dickensian Fiction Fictional Hypocrite Pompous Portly Red Faced Selfish Vain Vanity Villain Vintage Card Humbug
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This vibrant lithograph print captures the essence of Old Mr. Turveydrop, a character from Charles Dickens' renowned novel "Bleak House". Created in 1923 by Joseph Clayton Clarke, also known as Kyd, this artwork showcases the flamboyant and pompous nature of this fictional figure. Old Mr. Turveydrop is depicted as a portly man with a red face, exuding an air of self-importance and vanity. He prides himself on his imagined resemblance to the Prince Regent, later known as George IV. Living off his sons' hard work in running the Dancing and Deportment Academy, he epitomizes selfishness and hypocrisy. This vintage card was part of a series called Character Sketches from Charles Dickens produced by John Player & Sons as cigarette cards. The illustration beautifully captures the essence of this literary villain through its caricature-like portrayal. With intricate details and vivid colors, this print brings to life one of Dickens' most memorable characters. It serves as a reminder of Victorian-era literature's ability to create complex personalities that resonate even today. As we gaze upon Old Mr. Turveydrop's image, we are transported into the world of Bleak House—a world filled with bon viveurs and humbugs—where fiction intertwines with reality to expose societal flaws and human follies.
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