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Between the Fine Flaring Gin Palace and the Low Dirty Beer Shop, The Boy Thief Squanders & Gambles Away Hils Ill-Gotten Gains : etching, 1848, by George Cruikshank from his series, The Drunkards Children, Plate II, on the evils of drink
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Between the Fine Flaring Gin Palace and the Low Dirty Beer Shop, The Boy Thief Squanders & Gambles Away Hils Ill-Gotten Gains : etching, 1848, by George Cruikshank from his series, The Drunkards Children, Plate II, on the evils of drink
TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, 1848.
Between the Fine Flaring Gin Palace and the Low Dirty Beer Shop, The Boy Thief Squanders & Gambles Away Hils Ill-Gotten Gains : etching, 1848, by George Cruikshank from his series, The Drunkards Children, Plate II, on the evils of drink
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1848 Alcoholic Alcoholism Cruikshank Drunk Drunkard Entertainment Etching Gambler George Intoxicated Nightlife Temperance Movement
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In this powerful etching by George Cruikshank, titled "Between the Fine Flaring Gin Palace and the Low Dirty Beer Shop, The Boy Thief Squanders & Gambles Away His Ill-Gotten Gains" we are confronted with a vivid depiction of the destructive consequences of alcoholism. Created in 1848 as part of his series, The Drunkards Children, Plate II, this artwork serves as a visual critique on the evils of drink during the Temperance Movement. The scene unfolds within an interior setting that resembles an American bar from that era. Men and women populate the space, engaged in various forms of entertainment and nightlife. However, amidst this seemingly lively atmosphere lies a cautionary tale. A young boy thief is depicted squandering away his ill-gotten gains through gambling while under the influence of alcohol. Cruikshank's meticulous attention to detail brings forth a sense of realism and urgency to his message. Through intricate lines and shading techniques characteristic of etchings from this period, he captures not only the physical appearance but also conveys emotions such as intoxication and despair. This print serves as a stark reminder that excessive drinking can lead individuals down a path filled with moral decay and ruinous consequences for themselves and those around them. It stands as both an artistic masterpiece and a social commentary on one of society's most pressing issues - alcoholism.
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