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The Railway Dragon, pub. 1841 (engraving)
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The Railway Dragon, pub. 1841 (engraving)
3025393 The Railway Dragon, pub. 1841 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: alludes to the crash in value of railway stock in 1845/6.); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22628058
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The Railway Dragon - A Satirical Christmas Feast Gone Awry
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. In this engraving by George Cruikshank, we are transported back to the year 1841, a time when railway stocks were plummeting in value. The scene unfolds in a bustling dining room where a family is gathered around their Christmas meal. However, chaos ensues as an unexpected guest crashes into the room - a fearsome dragon belching steam and smoke from its nostrils. The children cry out in terror while their parents scramble to protect them from the menacing creature. Plates and utensils fly through the air as chairs are overturned in the frenzy. The once joyous celebration has turned into pandemonium. Amidst all this commotion, we see remnants of what was meant to be a festive feast - roast beef, plum pudding, and forks scattered across the table. It seems that even amidst disaster, some traditions cannot be ignored. Cruikshank's clever caricature serves as biting satire on the state of railway stocks during that period. With his signature wit and artistic skill, he captures not only the fear and panic caused by financial ruin but also highlights how easily our cherished moments can be disrupted. "The Railway Dragon" reminds us that even during times of celebration, unforeseen events can turn our world upside down. It stands as both a cautionary tale and an enduring testament to human resilience in face of adversity.
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