Ropes of Sand, by R E Francillon (engraving)

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Ropes of Sand, by R E Francillon (engraving)

1622705 Ropes of Sand, by R E Francillon (engraving) by Ludlow, Henry (Hal) Stephen (b.1861, fl.1880-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ropes of Sand, by R E Francillon. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 2 August 1884.
Hal Ludlow); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection

Media ID 23075362

© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images

Drank Drunkeness Frank Kill Laughing R E Francillon Ropes Of Sand Tables Booze

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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this engraving titled "Ropes of Sand" by R. E. Francillon, we are transported back to the year 1884, as depicted in The Illustrated London News. The artist, Hal Ludlow, skillfully captures a scene filled with laughter and drunken revelry. The image portrays a group of individuals gathered around tables and chairs, engaged in lively conversation and merriment. Their faces are flushed with joy and their eyes sparkle with delight as they indulge in the pleasures of alcohol. Bottles and glasses litter the scene, evidence of their excessive consumption. The title "Ropes of Sand" adds an intriguing layer to this composition. It suggests that these moments of intoxication may be fleeting or illusory - like ropes made from sand that easily slip through one's fingers. Perhaps it serves as a cautionary reminder that excessive drinking can lead to temporary happiness but ultimately leaves one unfulfilled. Despite the potential consequences implied by the title, there is an undeniable sense of camaraderie among these revelers. They find solace in each other's company amidst their shared indulgence. This print offers us a glimpse into a bygone era when such scenes were commonplace; where people sought refuge from life's hardships through joviality and libations. It serves as both a historical document capturing societal norms at the time and an artistic expression celebrating human connection even within moments tinged with excessiveness.

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