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The propriety of the Sunday School versus the impropriety of Cremorne (engraving)
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The propriety of the Sunday School versus the impropriety of Cremorne (engraving)
736192 The propriety of the Sunday School versus the impropriety of Cremorne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A hint to Canon Cromwell from the Bishop of Manchester; The propriety of the Sunday School versus the impropriety of Cremorne; from The Days Doings, 11 November 1871.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection
Media ID 22391770
© Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection / Bridgeman Images
Bishop Of Manchester Blind Blindness Buff Cremorne Cremorne Gardens Cripple Disability Disabled Handicaped Handicapped Person Hint Infirmities Invalid Sightless Eyes Sunday School Versus Propriety
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In this intriguing engraving titled "The propriety of the Sunday School versus the impropriety of Cremorne" we are transported back to 19th century London, where contrasting scenes unfold before our eyes. On one side, a group of well-dressed individuals engage in educational activities at a Sunday school, embodying propriety and moral values. Their clothing reflects their respectable status in society, while they enjoy tea and engage in wholesome games. On the other side of the print lies Cremorne Gardens, an infamous entertainment venue known for its debauchery and improprieties. Here we see a blind man surrounded by revelers engaged in questionable activities such as gambling and indulging in sensual pleasures. The contrast between these two worlds is stark - one representing virtue and enlightenment, while the other symbolizes decadence and moral decay. This engraving serves as more than just a visual spectacle; it carries with it a deeper message about societal norms and values. It hints at the conflict between traditional religious institutions represented by Canon Cromwell (as suggested by his name) and emerging forms of entertainment that challenge established moral codes. Through its intricate details capturing fashion trends, expressions on faces, and even sightless eyes conveying disability or infirmities, this artwork invites us to reflect upon our own choices regarding propriety versus impropriety. It reminds us that appearances can be deceiving – what may seem like harmless fun on the surface could lead to detrimental consequences for individuals or society as a whole.
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