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Mrs. Tibbs and Mr. Evenson, c1900. Artist: George Cruikshank
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Mrs. Tibbs and Mr. Evenson, c1900. Artist: George Cruikshank
Mrs. Tibbs and Mr. Evenson, c1900. An illustration for Sketches by Boz by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens. [Blackwood, Le Bas & Co. London, c1900]
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Blackwood Candlelight Charles Dickens Charles John Huffam Charles John Huffam Dickens Cruikshank Dickens Embarrassed Embarrassing Embarrassment Etiquette Fictional Character George Cruikshank Guest Hiding Housekeeper Humiliated Humiliation Le Bas Co Maid Misunderstanding Publisher Servant Sketches By Boz
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Mrs. Tibbs and Mr. Evenson, c1900: A Humorous Victorian Misunderstanding". In this print by George Cruikshank, we are transported back to the 19th century, where a scene of embarrassment unfolds in the dimly lit interior of a Victorian home. The illustration is taken from Charles Dickens' renowned collection of sketches, "Sketches by Boz" adding an extra layer of literary charm. The image captures Mrs. Tibbs, a housekeeper or maid figure, and Mr. Evenson engaged in an awkward encounter during nighttime. Bathed in flickering candlelight, their expressions reveal a mix of confusion and humiliation as they find themselves caught up in a comical misunderstanding. With his masterful use of color and etching techniques, Cruikshank brings out the nuances of this embarrassing situation with great finesse. The intricate details highlight the social etiquette prevalent at that time while also emphasizing the timeless concept of human fallibility. As we observe this fictional moment frozen in time, it becomes clear that even within the confines of domesticity and servitude lies room for humor and irony. This print serves as both entertainment and commentary on societal norms during the late 19th century. Thanks to Heritage Images' preservation efforts, viewers today can appreciate not only George Cruikshank's artistic genius but also gain insight into Charles Dickens' world through these evocative illustrations from "Sketches by Boz.
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