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He Is Discharged From His Employment for Drunkenness / They - Plate II, The Bottle
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He Is Discharged From His Employment for Drunkenness / They - Plate II, The Bottle
TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, 1847.
He Is Discharged From His Employment for Drunkenness/They Pawn Their Clothes to Supply the Bottle. Etching by George Cruikshank from his series, The Bottle, Plate II, on the evils of drink
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1847 Alcoholic Alcoholism Child Daughter Drunk Drunkard Etching Family Father Husband Intoxicated Mother Sleeping Temperance Movement Top Hat Blackout
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This powerful print captures a heartbreaking scene from the Temperance Movement of 1847. Titled "He Is Discharged From His Employment for Drunkenness/They Pawn Their Clothes to Supply the Bottle" this etching by George Cruikshank exposes the devastating consequences of alcoholism on a family. In this image, we see a middle-class household in disarray. The father, visibly intoxicated and wearing a top hat, lies sprawled on the floor in an alcoholic stupor. His wife, with tears streaming down her face, clutches their young daughter tightly as she tries to shield her from the harsh reality unfolding before them. Meanwhile, their son sleeps soundly nearby, unaware of his family's turmoil. The artist skillfully portrays not only the physical effects of alcohol abuse but also its emotional toll on loved ones. The cluttered interior reflects a once-happy home now consumed by despair and desperation. It is evident that this man's addiction has cost him his job and forced his family into dire circumstances - they have resorted to pawning their clothes just to sustain their destructive habit. This poignant image serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of alcoholism and highlights society's need for temperance reform during that time period in America. It stands as both an artistic masterpiece by George Cruikshank and an important historical document shedding light on one family's tragic struggle against addiction.
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