A Letter from a Dun (engraving)

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A Letter from a Dun (engraving)

1626455 A Letter from a Dun (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Letter from a Dun. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 April 1889.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection

Media ID 22261726

© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images

Arrives Disgust Indignation Opened Postal Read

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In this engraving titled "A Letter from a Dun" we are transported back to the 19th century, where the art of communication was vastly different from today. The image captures a moment filled with smoking pipes, destruction, and an overwhelming sense of indignation. As we delve into the scene, we witness a man immersed in his reading as he opens a letter that has just arrived. However, instead of finding joy or excitement within its contents, his face contorts with disgust and reckless fury. It becomes evident that this is no ordinary correspondence; it is a dreaded message from a dun – someone demanding payment for debts owed. The artist skillfully portrays the destructive power that such letters possessed during those times. The room around our protagonist appears to be in chaos; torn papers litter the floor while shattered objects bear witness to his frustration. This engraving serves as a reminder of how much society has evolved in terms of communication methods and debt collection practices. While modern-day duns may still exist in some form or another, their impact on individuals' lives is significantly diminished compared to what it once was. "A Letter from a Dun" invites us to reflect on how far we have come since then and appreciate the ease with which we can now communicate without fear of such distressing missives arriving at our doorstep.

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