The Wardens Room, illustration from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens

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The Wardens Room, illustration from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens

KW259107 The Wardens Room, illustration from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens (1812-70) published 1837 (litho) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Media ID 12774795

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Debtors Prison Despair Dickensian Drunk Drunkenness Fleet Prison Gaol Jail Merrymaking Pickwick Prisoners Surprise Victorian Novel Warden

EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print transports us back to the pages of Charles Dickens' timeless masterpiece, The Pickwick Papers. Illustrated by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz), this lithograph vividly captures the essence of Victorian England and the plight of its inhabitants. The scene unfolds within the confines of Fleet Prison's warden's room, where debtors find themselves trapped in a world consumed by despair. As we peer into this gloomy chamber, we witness a peculiar sight: Mr. Pickwick himself engaging in an unexpected merrymaking session with fellow prisoners. Dancing amidst their cramped quarters and dilapidated surroundings, these characters seek solace from their dire circumstances through drunken revelry. Their faces reflect both surprise and desperation as they momentarily escape the harsh realities that confine them. The bed in the corner stands as a stark reminder of their confinement—a symbol of broken dreams and shattered hopes. Yet even within these walls, Dickens reminds us that humanity persists; laughter echoes through bars while camaraderie flourishes despite adversity. Through this illustration, Phiz masterfully captures both the tragedy and resilience found within debtors' prisons during Victorian times. It serves as a poignant reminder that even in darkness there is light—and perhaps it is through shared moments like these that hope can be rekindled. As we gaze upon this image from our private collection courtesy of Ken Welsh at Fine Art Finder, let us not

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