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Mr. Chadband, from Bleak House, 1923 (colour litho)
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Mr. Chadband, from Bleak House, 1923 (colour litho)
KDC465777 Mr. Chadband, from Bleak House, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Typical Dickensian hypocritical cleric, admonishing and rebuking Jo while Jo starves of hunger; illustration from the series of Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, produced as cigarette cards by John Player & Sons;
); British, out of copyright
Media ID 22372288
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Bleak House Cigarette Card Dickensian Fiction Fictional Hypocrisy Hypocrite Literary Character Pompous Reverend Villain Vintage Card Slimy
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This vibrant and captivating print captures the essence of Mr. Chadband, a character from Charles Dickens' renowned novel "Bleak House". Created in 1923 by Joseph Clayton Clarke, also known as Kyd, this colour lithograph brings to life the typical Dickensian hypocritical cleric. In this scene, we witness Mr. Chadband admonishing and rebuking Jo, a destitute child who is suffering from hunger. The illustration perfectly portrays the stark contrast between the reverend's pompous demeanor and Jo's desperate state. As Jo starves amidst his sermonizing, Mr. Chadband remains oblivious to his own hypocrisy. Originally produced as cigarette cards by John Player & Sons for their series of Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, this vintage card has become an iconic representation of fictional villains in literature. With its oleaginous portrayal of a slimy hypocrite clad in Victorian attire, it encapsulates the dark themes prevalent throughout "Bleak House". The skillful caricature created by Clarke highlights both the artistic talent and social commentary present within Dickens' works. This portrait serves as a reminder of the timeless power that literature holds in exposing societal flaws and challenging established norms. Now part of a private collection but available for public appreciation due to being out of copyright restrictions, this image continues to captivate viewers with its vivid depiction of one of Dickens' most memorable characters – forever etching Mr. Chadband into our collective imagination as an embodiment of duplicity and deceit.
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