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People I Have Met, the Spendthrift (engraving)
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People I Have Met, the Spendthrift (engraving)
1106958 People I Have Met, the Spendthrift (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: People I Have Met, the Spendthrift. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 6 November 1880.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22642476
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Bailiff Bare Boxes Charley Commanded Corner Crate Depot Deserted Domestic Scenes Locked Lord Mall Manner Pall People I Have Met Piccadilly Pleasure Rooms Shady Spendthrift Week Yeomanry Disconsolate Semi Nude
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This engraving titled "People I Have Met, the Spendthrift" by Frederick Barnard takes us back to the bustling streets of 19th-century London. The image showcases a snapshot of urban life, capturing both its charm and hardships. In this scene, we find ourselves on a shady corner near Piccadilly. A disconsolate figure, known as the spendthrift, stands bare and locked out of his opulent palace. His extravagant lifestyle has led him down a path of financial ruin, now commanded by a bailiff who oversees his unfortunate situation. The street scenes surrounding him depict various characters from different walks of life. Yeomanry soldiers march past with their arms at the ready while ordinary people go about their daily routines. Onlookers peer curiously from windows and doorways as they witness this domestic drama unfold. The deserted rooms in the background serve as a stark reminder of the spendthrift's fall from grace. Boxes and crates lie scattered around, symbolizing his former possessions now reduced to mere belongings waiting for removal or sale. Through Barnard's skilled craftsmanship, this print captures not only the physical aspects but also conveys an emotional narrative that resonates with viewers even today. It serves as a cautionary tale against reckless spending and reminds us that material pleasures can be fleeting if not managed wisely.
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