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Mr. Boffin Among the Mounds. "He measured a shovel's length from the pole before digging. Then from the cavity he made he took out what appeared to be an ordinary case-bottle; one of those squat, high shouldered
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Mr. Boffin Among the Mounds. "He measured a shovel's length from the pole before digging. Then from the cavity he made he took out what appeared to be an ordinary case-bottle; one of those squat, high shouldered
1000774 Mr. Boffin Among the Mounds. "He measured a shovel's length from the pole before digging. Then from the cavity he made he took out what appeared to be an ordinary case-bottle; one of those squat, high shouldered, short necked glass bottles which the Dutchman is said to keep his courage in." Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Our Mutual Friend, from The Testimonial Edition, published 1910. by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection
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Buddy Charles Classic Comrade Dickens Dickens Charles 1812 1870 Digging Friend Friends Furniss Furniss Harry 1854 1925 Harry Harry Furniss Huffam John Litter Mate Mounds Mutual Pals Boffin Britisch Britisch Charles Dickens Egnland The Author
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This black and white illustration by Harry Furniss brings to life a scene from Charles Dickens' novel Our Mutual Friend. The image depicts Mr. Boffin, one of the central characters in the story, amidst mounds of earth as he embarks on a mysterious excavation. Intriguingly, Mr. Boffin is shown measuring a shovel's length from a pole before digging into the ground with great determination. From the cavity he creates, he retrieves what appears to be an ordinary case-bottle – one that resembles those used by Dutchmen to store their courage. Furniss skillfully captures the essence of this moment, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in Dickens' vivid storytelling. The artist's attention to detail is evident in his depiction of the squat, high-shouldered glass bottle and Mr. Boffin's focused expression. As we gaze at this print, we are transported back to 19th century England – a time when friends were called mates or buddies and literature was revered as an art form. This image serves as a testament not only to Dickens' enduring legacy but also to Furniss' talent as an engraver. Ken Welsh's Fine Art Finder has preserved this remarkable piece for us all to enjoy today. It reminds us of the power of art in capturing moments that transcend time and transport us into different worlds through our imagination.
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