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Death of the Entente Cordiale, 1870 (wood engraving)
1078620 Death of the Entente Cordiale, 1870 (wood engraving) by Wevill, George & Hammar, George (fl.1870); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: depicts two adults with dead baby, caption alludes to the cause of death being having given the baby Entente Cordiale (liquor), published in Punchinello, August 18, 1870
George Wevill); eNew York Historical Society; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22212496
© New York Historical Society / Bridgeman Images
Alcoholic Alcoholism Care Cordial Entente Cordiale Fatality Liquor Macabre Morbid Mtrgp Nurse Nurses Punchinello Infant Mortality
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The captivating wood engraving titled "Death of the Entente Cordiale, 1870" transports us to a somber scene that simultaneously evokes both sorrow and dark humor. Created by George Wevill and George Hammar in the year 1870, this print is part of the esteemed collection at the New-York Historical Society in the USA. In this macabre illustration, we witness two adults grieving over their deceased baby. The caption hints at an unusual cause of death - having given the infant Entente Cordiale, a type of liquor. Published in Punchinello on August 18th, 1870, this artwork cleverly combines elements of tragedy and satire. With its depiction of nurses surrounding a lifeless child and references to alcoholism and infant mortality, this wood engraving delves into sensitive subjects with morbid fascination. The stark contrast between the seriousness of death and the absurdity of giving liquor to an infant creates a thought-provoking juxtaposition. As viewers engage with this image from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, they are invited to reflect on societal attitudes towards alcohol consumption during that era. This piece serves as a reminder that even in times marked by tragedy or loss, humor can be found amidst darkness.
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