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Lawrence Nightgall dragging Cicely down the secret stairs in the Salt Tower, 1840. Artist: George Cruikshank
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Lawrence Nightgall dragging Cicely down the secret stairs in the Salt Tower, 1840. Artist: George Cruikshank
Lawrence Nightgall dragging Cicely down the secret stairs in the Salt Tower, 1840. A print from The Tower of London a Historical Romance, by William Harrison Ainsworth. (London, 1840)
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Ainsworth Brutality Cruel Cruelty Cruikshank Dragging Gaol Gaoler George Cruikshank Jail Jailer Lantern Penitentiary Prison Pulling Stairs Tower Of London Violence Violent William Harrison William Harrison Ainsworth Print Collector8 Salt Tower
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In this print, titled "Lawrence Nightgall dragging Cicely down the secret stairs in the Salt Tower, 1840" artist George Cruikshank skillfully captures a moment of intense brutality and violence. The scene depicts an interior setting within the infamous Tower of London, where Lawrence Nightgall, a jailer or gaoler, is forcefully pulling Cicely down a hidden staircase. The monochrome palette adds to the sense of darkness and cruelty that permeates the image. The composition focuses on the struggle between these two figures: Lawrence Nightgall, portrayed as a menacing male figure exerting his physical dominance over Cicely, who represents vulnerability and victimhood. The lighting from a lantern illuminates their faces with stark contrast, emphasizing their emotional states during this harrowing encounter. This engraving is taken from William Harrison Ainsworth's historical romance novel "The Tower of London". Through Cruikshank's masterful artistry, viewers are transported back to 19th-century England and immersed in a world filled with crime and punishment. The print serves as both an artistic representation of this particular scene in Ainsworth's book and as a reflection on society's capacity for cruelty. As we gaze upon this powerful image created by George Cruikshank nearly two centuries ago, we are reminded of the dark side of human nature – one that can be found even within institutions meant to uphold justice. It stands as a testament to how art can capture not only
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