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Framed Print : An English workman and his family -- Cruikshank

An English workman and his family -- Cruikshank



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An English workman and his family -- Cruikshank

A workmans home, with father and mother at the table, a little maid serving them, and their two young children at a tiny table in front of the hearth. Ominously, the father is holding a bottle

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Media ID 4304755

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1840s 1847 Alcohol Bottle Cruikshank Intemperance Produced Temperance


22"x18" Modern Frame

Introducing the captivating "An English workman and his family - Cruikshank" Framed Print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a poignant glimpse into the past with its depiction of a hardworking English family. The scene unfolds in their humble abode, where the father and mother share a meal at the table, their young daughter attends to their needs, and their two little children play in front of the hearth. The father, wearily holding a bottle, adds an air of intrigue and complexity to this heartwarming tableau. Bring this beautifully detailed and thought-provoking print into your home and add a touch of history and character to your decor.

20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")

Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")

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.


EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful historical print by Cruikshank from 1847 depicts an English workman and his family in their humble home. The scene shows the father and mother seated at the table, with a young maid serving them food while their two children sit at a tiny table near the hearth. However, what stands out ominously in this image is the father holding a bottle of alcohol. The presence of the bottle hints at issues of intemperance and alcohol abuse that were prevalent during Victorian times. It serves as a stark reminder of the struggles faced by working-class families, where poverty often led to unhealthy coping mechanisms such as excessive drinking. Despite the somber undertones, there is also a sense of warmth and intimacy in this family scene. The mother's nurturing presence, the children's innocence, and even the father's troubled expression all contribute to a complex narrative about domestic life in 19th-century England. This print not only captures a specific moment in history but also raises important questions about social issues such as temperance and family dynamics. It serves as a poignant reminder of how art can reflect societal realities and provoke meaningful discussions about our past.

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