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CRUIKSHANK: TEMPERANCE. Unable to Obtain Employment, They Are Driven by Poverty
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CRUIKSHANK: TEMPERANCE. Unable to Obtain Employment, They Are Driven by Poverty
CRUIKSHANK: TEMPERANCE.
Unable to Obtain Employment, They Are Driven by Poverty into the Streets to Beg, and by This Means They Still Supply the Bottle. Etching, 1847, by George Cruikshank from his series, The Bottle Plate IV, on temperance and the evils of drink
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1847 Alcoholic Alcoholism Beggar Bottle Brother Child Cruikshank Daughter Drunk Drunkard Etching Failure Family Father George Great Britain Homeless Husband Intoxicated Liquor Mother Retail Sister Storefront Temperance Movement Unemployed Unemployment Victorian
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This print by George Cruikshank, titled "CRUIKSHANK: TEMPERANCE. Unable to Obtain Employment, They Are Driven by Poverty" offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of 19th-century England. Created in 1847 as part of his series, The Bottle Plate IV, on temperance and the evils of drink, this etching portrays a scene that is both heartbreaking and thought-provoking. In this image, we see a destitute family struggling to survive amidst rampant poverty and alcoholism. A father stands disheveled and intoxicated while his wife clings desperately to their children - a young boy and girl. Their faces bear the weight of hardship as they find themselves forced into begging on the streets due to their inability to secure employment. Cruikshank's masterful artistry captures not only the physical tolls of addiction but also its devastating impact on familial bonds. The presence of a dog further emphasizes their shared struggle for survival in an unforgiving world. Through this powerful visual narrative, Cruikshank sheds light on the social issues plaguing Victorian society - unemployment, homelessness, and widespread alcohol dependency. It serves as a stark reminder that even within middle-class communities like Great Britain at that time; families could be torn apart by these afflictions. As we reflect upon this image today, it prompts us to consider how far society has come in addressing such challenges while reminding us that there is still work to be done
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