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The drunkards son is sentenced to transportation for life (engraving)
610023 The drunkards son is sentenced to transportation for life (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Drunkards Children Plate VI: The drunkards son is sentenced to transportation for life; The daughter, suspected of participation in the robbery, is acquitted; The brother and sister part for ever in this world); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection
Media ID 22936366
© Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection / Bridgeman Images
Acquitted Brother Criminal Drank Drunkard Part Prison Robbery Sentenced Sister Suspected Booze Participation
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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The Drunkard's Son - A Life Sentence of Separation
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this poignant engraving by George Cruikshank, we witness the devastating consequences of alcoholism on a family. The scene depicts Plate VI of "The Drunkards Children" a series that explores the harrowing effects of excessive drinking. The focus is on the drunkard's son, who has been sentenced to transportation for life. Dressed in tattered clothing, his face etched with despair and regret, he stands before the court as his fate is sealed. Meanwhile, his sister, suspected of participating in a robbery alongside him, has been acquitted. The contrasting emotions are palpable as they part ways forever in this world. Cruikshank masterfully captures the anguish and heartbreak caused by addiction within families. The image serves as a stark reminder that alcohol can lead individuals down treacherous paths and tear apart even the closest bonds. This engraving also highlights society's struggle with temperance during this era. It reflects both the prevailing fashion trends and societal concerns surrounding alcohol consumption. As we gaze upon this powerful artwork from Peter Jackson Collection, let us reflect on its timeless message: the destructive power of drink and its ability to irrevocably alter lives. May it serve as an enduring call for moderation and compassion towards those affected by addiction.
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