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The Drunken Husband, c. 1818 (w / c on paper)
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The Drunken Husband, c. 1818 (w / c on paper)
NUL386952 The Drunken Husband, c.1818 (w/c on paper) by Johnston, David Claypoole (1799-1865); 16.5x24 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright
Media ID 23547038
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7 Deadly Sins Alcoholic Alcoholism Anger Angry Argument Disappointment Drunk Drunkenness Furious Furor Garden Gate Grief Inebriated Married Punishing Rage Scolding Seven Deadly Sins Shouting Feeling Irresponsible Punishment
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is a captivating watercolor print by David Claypoole Johnston, created around 1818. This intimate artwork, measuring 16.5x24 cm, depicts a scene of domestic turmoil and emotional distress within a marriage. The image portrays an alcoholic husband inebriated and unruly, while his wife stands before him with grief-stricken eyes and clenched fists. The artist skillfully captures the raw emotions of anger, disappointment, and fury that fill the air as the couple engages in a heated argument. The composition is set against the backdrop of their home's garden gate, symbolizing both confinement and escape from their troubled relationship. The painting explores themes of alcoholism, irresponsibility, punishment, and marital discord. Johnston's masterful use of color brings to life the vivid expressions on each character's face – from the husband's drunken stupor to his wife's scolding rage. Through this powerful portrayal of human emotion and conflict, "The Drunken Husband" serves as a poignant reminder of the destructive nature of addiction within relationships. This thought-provoking artwork invites viewers to reflect upon societal issues such as alcoholism and its impact on families during this period in history. It also delves into deeper psychological realms by touching upon feelings such as grief and disappointment that arise when trust is broken within a marriage. "The Drunken Husband" remains an enduring testament to Johnston's artistic talent in capturing complex human emotions through paintbrush strokes on paper.
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