Hic Jacet - Here Lies - drunken man collapsed in gutter
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Hic Jacet - Here Lies - drunken man collapsed in gutter
(hic!) jacet (translated from the Latin: " Here Lies" ) - a drunken Londoner collapsed in gutter, his umbrella and hat discarded onto the street in his stupor. Date: circa 1890s
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Alcohol Alcoholic Alcoholism Collapse Collapsed Collapses Discarded Drain Dropped Drunk Drunkard Drunken Flat Grate Gutter Kerb Lies Lying Phil Ragged Sozzled Tatters Tatty Umbrella
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the sad reality of alcoholism in Victorian London, as a drunken man named Phil, with disheveled and tattered clothing, collapses in a gutter, his umbrella and hat abandoned on the street. The date of this poignant photograph is estimated to be around the 1890s. Phil's state of inebriation is evident in his glassy eyes and slack expression, as he succumbs to the effects of his drinking. The gritty pavement and the drain grate in the gutter serve as a stark reminder of the harsh realities of urban life. The kerbstones and kerb edge provide a clear demarcation between the world of the living and the world of the collapsed man, lying flat on the ground. The history of this image is as intriguing as the scene it portrays, offering a glimpse into the past and the societal issues that continue to resonate with us today. The Latin phrase "Hic Jacet," which translates to "Here Lies," adds a layer of solemnity to the image, emphasizing the transience of life and the consequences of excessive drinking. This powerful photograph is a poignant reminder of the human condition and the struggles that many faced during this era.
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