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The Bottle Is Brought Out for the First Time / The Husband Induces His Wife - Plate 1, The Bottle
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The Bottle Is Brought Out for the First Time / The Husband Induces His Wife - Plate 1, The Bottle
TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, 1847.
The Bottle Is Brought Out for the First Time/The Husband Induces His Wife: Just Take a Drop. Etching, 1847, by George Cruikshank from his series, The Bottle, Plate I, on the evils of drink
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1847 Alcoholic Alcoholism Bottle Brother Child Cruikshank Daughter Drunk Drunkard Etching Family Father Fireplace Food George Great Britain Hearth Husband Intoxicated Mother Servant Sister Temperance Movement Temptation Togetherness Victorian
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The Bottle Is Brought Out for the First Time / The Husband Induces His Wife - Just Take a Drop
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. This etching, created by George Cruikshank in 1847 as part of his series "The Bottle" serves as a powerful visual commentary on the perils of alcoholism during the temperance movement. Set in an English middle-class household, the scene depicts a family gathered around their hearth, with a bottle being brought out for the first time. The husband, tempted by its allure, encourages his wife to take just one drop. The composition is filled with intricate details that convey both intimacy and tension within this domestic setting. The mother hesitates, torn between her desire to please her husband and her knowledge of the dangers associated with alcohol consumption. Their children observe anxiously; their innocent faces reflecting concern and confusion. Cruikshank's masterful use of light and shadow draws attention to the fireplace where food sits untouched—a poignant reminder of neglected nourishment due to addiction. A servant stands nearby, silently witnessing this pivotal moment that could potentially unravel their harmonious existence. In this thought-provoking artwork, Cruikshank skillfully captures not only the destructive power of alcohol but also explores themes such as temptation, family dynamics, and societal pressures prevalent during Victorian times. This print serves as a stark reminder that even seemingly harmless choices can have far-reaching consequences when it comes to matters of addiction and personal well-being.
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