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Photographic Print : TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, 1847. Cold, Misery, and Want, Destroy Their Youngest Child
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TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, 1847. Cold, Misery, and Want, Destroy Their Youngest Child
TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, 1847.
Cold, Misery, and Want, Destroy Their Youngest Child. They Console Themselves With the Bottle. Etching by George Cruikshank from his series, The Bottle, Plate VI, on the evils of drink
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1847 Alcoholic Alcoholism Bottle Casket Child Cruikshank Crying Daughter Dead Death Domestic Drunk Drunkard Etching Family Father Fireplace George Great Britain Hearth Husband Intoxicated Mother Temperance Movement Victorian
12"x8" Photo Print
Experience the powerful impact of history through our exclusive Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This captivating image, titled "Temperance Movement, 1847. Cold, Misery, and Want, Destroy Their Youngest Child" by Sarin Images / The Granger Collection from Granger Art on Demand, encapsulates the raw emotion and social commentary of the Temperance Movement during the 19th century. Witness the poignant scene of a family succumbing to despair and turning to alcohol as their only solace amidst poverty and hardship. This evocative photographic print is not just a piece of art, but a glimpse into the past that tells a compelling story. Order now and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
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The haunting image captures the devastating consequences of alcoholism during the Temperance Movement in 1847. In this heart-wrenching scene, titled "Cold, Misery, and Want, Destroy Their Youngest Child". George Cruikshank's etching depicts a family torn apart by their addiction to the bottle. In the dimly lit interior of their humble home, we witness a sorrowful tableau. A grief-stricken mother cradles her lifeless daughter in her arms while tears stream down her face. The father sits nearby, his head bowed in despair as he clutches an empty bottle. The once vibrant hearth now serves as a backdrop for this tragic domestic scene. Cruikshank's meticulous detail emphasizes the anguish felt by each family member. The young boy stands beside his deceased sister's casket, his tear-stained face reflecting both confusion and sadness. Meanwhile, the middle-aged son looks on with a mixture of anger and helplessness towards his intoxicated parents. This poignant artwork serves as a powerful reminder of the destructive nature of alcoholism within Victorian society. It exposes not only its physical toll but also its emotional devastation on families who find solace in liquor instead of nurturing relationships. As we gaze upon this print from Sarin Images / The Granger Collection, we are compelled to reflect on our own choices and consider how societal movements like temperance sought to address such profound issues plaguing communities across America and Great Britain during that era.
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