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Framed Print : TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, 1847. Cold, Misery, and Want, Destroy Their Youngest Child
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TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, 1847. Cold, Misery, and Want, Destroy Their Youngest Child
TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, 1847.
Cold, Misery, and Want, Destroy Their Youngest Child. They Console Themselves With the Bottle. Etching by George Cruikshank from his series, The Bottle, Plate VI, on the evils of drink
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Media ID 13134449
1847 Alcoholic Alcoholism Bottle Casket Child Cruikshank Crying Daughter Dead Death Domestic Drunk Drunkard Etching Family Father Fireplace George Great Britain Hearth Husband Intoxicated Mother Temperance Movement Victorian
18"x14" Modern Frame
Add a powerful statement to your home or office with the Temperance Movement Framed Print from Media Storehouse and Granger Art on Demand. This evocative image, titled "Temperance Movement, 1847. Cold, Misery, and Want, Destroy Their Youngest Child," captures the harsh realities of the temperance movement era. The haunting image of a family, huddled together in despair, with the youngest child succumbing to the effects of poverty and neglect, while the adults console themselves with alcohol, is a poignant reminder of the destructive consequences of excessive drinking. This beautifully framed print is a must-have for those seeking to inspire reflection and conversation on the importance of self-control and responsible living. Order yours today and bring a touch of history and thought-provoking art into your space.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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.
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The haunting image captures the devastating consequences of alcoholism during the Temperance Movement in 1847. In this heart-wrenching scene, titled "Cold, Misery, and Want, Destroy Their Youngest Child". George Cruikshank's etching depicts a family torn apart by their addiction to the bottle. In the dimly lit interior of their humble home, we witness a sorrowful tableau. A grief-stricken mother cradles her lifeless daughter in her arms while tears stream down her face. The father sits nearby, his head bowed in despair as he clutches an empty bottle. The once vibrant hearth now serves as a backdrop for this tragic domestic scene. Cruikshank's meticulous detail emphasizes the anguish felt by each family member. The young boy stands beside his deceased sister's casket, his tear-stained face reflecting both confusion and sadness. Meanwhile, the middle-aged son looks on with a mixture of anger and helplessness towards his intoxicated parents. This poignant artwork serves as a powerful reminder of the destructive nature of alcoholism within Victorian society. It exposes not only its physical toll but also its emotional devastation on families who find solace in liquor instead of nurturing relationships. As we gaze upon this print from Sarin Images / The Granger Collection, we are compelled to reflect on our own choices and consider how societal movements like temperance sought to address such profound issues plaguing communities across America and Great Britain during that era.
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