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CRUIKSHANK: TEMPERANCE. Urged on by His Ruffian Companions, and Excited by Drink
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CRUIKSHANK: TEMPERANCE. Urged on by His Ruffian Companions, and Excited by Drink
CRUIKSHANK: TEMPERANCE.
Urged on by His Ruffian Companions, and Excited by Drink, He Commits a Desperate Robbery. He Is Taken by the Police at a Three-Penny Lodging House. Etching, 1848, by George Cruikshank from his series, The Drunkards Children, Plate IV, on the evils of drink
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Media ID 13134453
1848 Alcoholic Alcoholism Arrest Crime Criminal Cruikshank Drunk Drunkard Etching Flashlight George Hotel Intoxicated Police Temperance Movement Top Hat Vice
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This print titled "CRUIKSHANK: TEMPERANCE" takes us back to the year 1848, when British artist George Cruikshank created a powerful etching as part of his series, The Drunkards Children. In this particular plate, we witness a scene that vividly portrays the destructive consequences of excessive drinking. The image showcases a middle-aged man who is clearly under the influence of alcohol. Urged on by his ruffian companions and fueled by drink, he finds himself driven to commit a desperate robbery. However, fate catches up with him as he is apprehended by the police in a humble three-penny lodging house. Cruikshank's masterful etching technique brings every detail to life - from the disheveled interior of the lodging house to the expressions on each character's face. The use of light and shadow adds an element of drama and intensity to this thought-provoking artwork. By creating such images, Cruikshank aimed to shed light on the evils of alcoholism during a time when temperance movements were gaining momentum both in America and Britain. This print serves as a stark reminder that excessive drinking can lead individuals down paths they never intended or desired. Sarin Images / The Granger Collection has preserved this historical piece for us to reflect upon today. It stands as an important visual commentary on societal issues that continue to resonate even after centuries have passed.
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