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Ruined By The Bottle - Plate II of George Cruikshanks The Bottle
Plate II of George Cruikshanks The Bottle, a series of eight etchings published in 1847 and depicting the effects of alcoholism. The caption reads: He Is Discharged from His Employment for Drunkenness: They Pawn Their Clothes to Supply the Bottle. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11797476
© 2007 Getty Images
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the powerful impact of George Cruikshank's "The Bottle" series with this stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating reproduction showcases Plate II of the eight-part etching, "Ruined by the Bottle," from the Hulton Archive. Witness the poignant depiction of the destructive effects of alcoholism, masterfully captured by Cruikshank's intricate etching techniques. Bring the rich history and thought-provoking themes of this iconic work into your home or office. Each print is carefully produced using high-quality materials and techniques to ensure a beautiful and lasting addition to your collection.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
Ruined By The Bottle - Plate II of George Cruikshanks The Bottle
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this poignant photo print, we are transported back to the 19th century, where artist George Cruikshank's powerful etching series, "The Bottle" comes to life. Plate II captures a heart-wrenching scene depicting the devastating effects of alcoholism on a family. The image portrays a husband and wife in their humble domestic setting. The man, disheveled and downtrodden, has just been discharged from his employment due to his chronic drunkenness. His once proud stature now reduced to despair. Meanwhile, his wife sits beside him with an expression of sorrow and resignation etched upon her face. Poverty looms heavily in the room as evidenced by their tattered clothes pawned off to supply their insatiable thirst for the bottle. A cat lurks nearby, perhaps mirroring their own desperate existence amidst this cycle of abuse. Cruikshank's masterful use of black and white adds depth and intensity to this portrayal of human suffering caused by addiction. Through intricate details such as the husband's pipe smoking habit further highlighting his dependency on substances. This evocative artwork serves as a timeless reminder that alcohol abuse knows no boundaries; it can infiltrate any stratum of society with its destructive force. It compels us to reflect on our own relationship with alcohol while urging compassion towards those trapped in its grip.
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