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Photographic Print : The Gin Shop, 1829
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The Gin Shop, 1829
The Gin Shop, pub. 1829 (hand coloured engraving)
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Media ID 15142486
© Historica Graphica Collection / Heritage-Images
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10"x8" Photo Print
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This hand-coloured engraving, titled "The Gin Shop, 1829" offers a haunting glimpse into the dark underbelly of 19th-century society. Created by renowned artist George Cruikshank (1792-1878), this print captures the devastating consequences of alcohol and poverty during the Victorian era. In this scene, we are transported to a grim gin palace where despair and ruin reign supreme. The counter is crowded with desperate souls seeking solace in spirits while their children roam aimlessly amidst chaos. A cauldron bubbles ominously in one corner, symbolizing the destructive nature of addiction that traps its victims like a bear trap. Death looms large as the Grim Reaper himself stands prominently at the entrance, reminding us of the ultimate fate that awaits those who succumb to such vices. Skeletons and skulls adorn every corner, serving as stark reminders of lives lost to alcohol-induced misery. Cruikshank's masterful illustration skillfully portrays both male and female figures caught in this cycle of self-destruction. Mothers clutch their infants tightly while fathers stumble through drunken stupors - all trapped within an endless spiral towards destitution. "The Gin Shop" serves as a powerful social commentary on the perils faced by those living in poverty-stricken communities plagued by excessive drinking. It reminds us that even amidst darkness, art has the ability to shed light on societal issues that demand attention and change. As part of Heritage Images' Historica Graphica Collection, this print
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