The drunkard's progress, 1846

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The drunkard's progress, 1846

1574988 The drunkard's progress, 1846; (add.info.: The drunkard's progress. Print shows an archway of the nine steps of a drunkard's progress, beginning with a man in fancy dress having "a glass with a friend" and then his gradual decline in society with poverty & disease, criminal activity, becoming a bum, and his eventual "death by suicide"; two men and a distillery are in the background.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Media ID 38311242

© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

1840s Distillery Drank Effects Homeless Homelessness Penury Poors Precarious Precariousness Semi Homeless Suicide Booze

EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful and thought-provoking print, titled "The Drunkard's Progress" from 1846, captures the tragic descent of a man into the depths of alcoholism and despair. The nine steps depicted in this archway tell a harrowing story of how one innocent drink with a friend can lead to a life filled with poverty, disease, criminal activity, homelessness, and ultimately death by suicide. As we gaze upon this image, we are confronted with the stark reality of the destructive effects of alcohol on individuals and society as a whole. The detailed illustrations show the gradual deterioration of the man's appearance and circumstances as he spirals out of control due to his addiction. In the background, we see two men engaging in conversation near a distillery, symbolizing how easily one can be lured into the trap of excessive drinking. The artist has masterfully captured not only the physical decline of the protagonist but also his moral decay as he loses everything dear to him. "The Drunkard's Progress" serves as a poignant reminder that alcohol abuse is not just an individual problem but a social issue that affects us all. It urges us to reflect on our own relationship with alcohol and consider its potentially devastating consequences if left unchecked.

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