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Scene from Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, (London c1870). Artist: Charles Green
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Scene from Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, (London c1870). Artist: Charles Green
Scene from Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, (London c1870). Joe Gargery, the gentle giant, is provoked into violence in his smithy. In the background his brother-in-law Philip Pirrip, known as Pip, the hero of the novel, works the bellows that create the draught to keep the forge fire burning. Both men are wearing heavy protective leather aprons. Around them are the tools and paraphenalia expected in a blacksmiths workship, including an anvil, a vice, horsehoes, files and iron bars. From Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. (London, c1870). First edition London, 1860-1861
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This print captures a scene from Charles Dickens' timeless masterpiece, Great Expectations. Created by artist Charles Green in London around 1870, the image portrays Joe Gargery, the gentle giant of the story, being provoked into violence within his smithy. In the background stands Philip Pirrip, affectionately known as Pip and the hero of this novel, diligently working the bellows to maintain a roaring forge fire. Both men are adorned in heavy protective leather aprons as they navigate their blacksmithing duties amidst an array of tools and equipment. An anvil, vice, horsehoes, files, and iron bars surround them in this authentic depiction of a blacksmith's workshop during Victorian England. The vibrant colors and attention to detail bring forth a vivid representation of this pivotal moment in literature where tension escalates between characters. The chromolithograph print showcases not only the artistic talent but also highlights the significance of clothing and occupation during that era. As we delve into this nineteenth-century world created by Dickens' genius storytelling combined with Green's artistic interpretation, we witness both beauty and violence coexisting within one frame. This remarkable piece serves as a testament to how art can transport us through time while capturing essential elements such as profession, location, emotion-filled faces like those depicted here - all contributing to our understanding and appreciation for Great Expectations' enduring legacy.
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