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Illustration for Oliver Twist, 1871 (engraving)
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Illustration for Oliver Twist, 1871 (engraving)
537425 Illustration for Oliver Twist, 1871 (engraving); (add.info.: Oliver Twist causing a sensation in the children's ward of the workhouse by asking for a second helping of porridge. In the background his starving companions polish their bowls and spoons in their hunger. Illustration by J Mahoney (fl 1856-76) for Household Edition of Charles Dickens The Adventures of Oliver Twist, London, 1871. Engraving.); Universal History Archive/UIG
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1871 Adventures Background Bowl Bowls Charles Companions Destitution Dickens Edition Helping Household Hunger Oliver Orphan Poland Poland Polish Pole Polish Porridge Sensation Spoons Starving Twist Ward Workhouse Causing Mahoney
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This illustration from 1871 brings to life a scene from Charles Dickens' timeless classic, Oliver Twist. The engraving depicts young Oliver causing a stir in the children's ward of the workhouse by daring to ask for a second helping of porridge. In the background, his fellow orphans can be seen polishing their empty bowls and spoons, highlighting the stark reality of poverty and hunger they face.
The detail in this engraving by J Mahoney is truly remarkable, capturing the desperation and destitution faced by these vulnerable children with striking clarity. The contrast between Oliver's audacity in asking for more food and the silent suffering of his companions serves as a powerful commentary on social inequality and injustice.
As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back to Victorian London, where characters like Oliver Twist struggled to survive in a harsh and unforgiving world. Through Dickens' masterful storytelling and Mahoney's evocative illustrations, we are reminded of the enduring power of literature to shed light on pressing social issues.
This print is not just a visual representation of a moment in history; it is a poignant reminder of our collective responsibility to care for those less fortunate and strive for a more equitable society.
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