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Lady Dedlock and Jo. "He was put there, " says Jo, holding to the bars and looking in, while Lady Dedlock shrinks into a corner. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Bleak House, from The Testimonial Edition
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Lady Dedlock and Jo. "He was put there, " says Jo, holding to the bars and looking in, while Lady Dedlock shrinks into a corner. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Bleak House, from The Testimonial Edition
1000808 Lady Dedlock and Jo. "He was put there, " says Jo, holding to the bars and looking in, while Lady Dedlock shrinks into a corner. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Bleak House, from The Testimonial Edition, published 1910. by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection
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This print captures a poignant moment from Charles Dickens' novel Bleak House, brought to life by the skilled illustrator Harry Furniss. In this scene, Lady Dedlock and Jo find themselves in an unlikely encounter that reveals the stark contrast between their social statuses. As Jo clings onto the prison bars, his eyes peering into the confined space, he exclaims with a mixture of curiosity and sadness, "He was put there". Meanwhile, Lady Dedlock retreats into a corner, her body language reflecting both fear and guilt. The illustration beautifully portrays the vulnerability of these two characters as they navigate their vastly different worlds. Furniss's black and white sketch adds depth to this classical Victorian tale by emphasizing the starkness of their circumstances. The attention to detail in capturing each character's expression allows viewers to delve deeper into Dickens' narrative and empathize with their struggles. Published in 1910 as part of The Testimonial Edition, this artwork stands as a testament to both Dickens' enduring literary legacy and Furniss's artistic talent. It serves as a reminder of how literature can transcend time and capture universal human experiences. Overall, this evocative illustration invites us to reflect on themes of social inequality while appreciating the power of storytelling through art.
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