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Womans Holy War, Grand Charge on the Enemys Works, 1874 (litho)
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Womans Holy War, Grand Charge on the Enemys Works, 1874 (litho)
PNP252342 Womans Holy War, Grand Charge on the Enemys Works, 1874 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Temperance Movement; predominantly female move to ban alcohol; eventually leading to the Prohibition Era of the 1920s; In the name of God and Humanity ; ); Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22656904
© Peter Newark American Pictures / Bridgeman Images
Abstemious Abstemiousness Abstention Abuse Alcoholic Barrel Barrels Beverages Brandy Heroic Moralising Mounted Saviour Sobriety Social Movement Vice Virtue Whisky Banning Emancipation Of Women
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This lithograph, titled "Womans Holy War, Grand Charge on the Enemys Works" captures a pivotal moment in American history. Created in 1874 by an anonymous artist from the American School of the 19th century, this print is a powerful representation of the Temperance Movement. The image depicts a group of predominantly female warriors charging towards barrels labeled with alcoholic beverages. Mounted on horseback and armed with determination, these women symbolize the moral crusade to ban alcohol that eventually led to the Prohibition Era of the 1920s. In their pursuit for sobriety and virtue, these heroic women are portrayed as allegorical figures fighting against vice and abuse. Their emancipation is not only from societal constraints but also from the destructive influence of alcohol. With its satirical undertones and social commentary, this artwork serves as a reminder of the fervent efforts made by members of the temperance league to save society from what they believed was a corrupting force. It highlights both their commitment to God and humanity while challenging traditional gender roles through portraying females as strong leaders in this moralizing movement. As we gaze upon this engraving preserved within a private collection, we are transported back in time to witness an important chapter in North America's history—a time when individuals fought passionately for abstention and sought salvation through banning intoxicating substances.
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