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Ruined By The Bottle - Plate II of George Cruikshanks The Bottle
Plate II of George Cruikshanks The Bottle, a series of eight etchings published in 1847 and depicting the effects of alcoholism. The caption reads: He Is Discharged from His Employment for Drunkenness: They Pawn Their Clothes to Supply the Bottle. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11797476
© 2007 Getty Images
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
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Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
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Ruined By The Bottle - Plate II of George Cruikshanks The Bottle
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this poignant photo print, we are transported back to the 19th century, where artist George Cruikshank's powerful etching series, "The Bottle" comes to life. Plate II captures a heart-wrenching scene depicting the devastating effects of alcoholism on a family. The image portrays a husband and wife in their humble domestic setting. The man, disheveled and downtrodden, has just been discharged from his employment due to his chronic drunkenness. His once proud stature now reduced to despair. Meanwhile, his wife sits beside him with an expression of sorrow and resignation etched upon her face. Poverty looms heavily in the room as evidenced by their tattered clothes pawned off to supply their insatiable thirst for the bottle. A cat lurks nearby, perhaps mirroring their own desperate existence amidst this cycle of abuse. Cruikshank's masterful use of black and white adds depth and intensity to this portrayal of human suffering caused by addiction. Through intricate details such as the husband's pipe smoking habit further highlighting his dependency on substances. This evocative artwork serves as a timeless reminder that alcohol abuse knows no boundaries; it can infiltrate any stratum of society with its destructive force. It compels us to reflect on our own relationship with alcohol while urging compassion towards those trapped in its grip.
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