Caricature of George Robert Sims, English writer
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Caricature of George Robert Sims, English writer
Caricature of George Robert Sims (1847-1922), English journalist, poet, dramatist and novelist. Despite his uncertain health through over-indulging, he was a prolific writer.
1881
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1881 Bottle Bryan Cress Desk Digestion Digestive Dramatist Entracte Feather Health Jester Journalism Journalist Liver Media Mustard Novelist Press Prolific Pseudonym Quill Sims
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This caricature depicts George Robert Sims (1847-1922), a prolific English journalist, poet, dramatist, and novelist of the Victorian era. The image, created in 1881, captures Sims in a lighthearted yet insightful manner, with a jester-like cap adorned with the letters "A.B." - a reference to his pseudonym, Alfred Bryan. Sims was known for his regular columns in various newspapers and magazines, contributing to the vibrant press and media landscape of the 1880s. Despite his uncertain health, which was a result of his over-indulgence, Sims remained a prolific writer. He is seen here with a quill pen and inkwell at his desk, surrounded by the trappings of his craft: a stack of papers, a bottle of ink, and a half-empty bottle of what appears to be a digestive tonic. The caricature also includes a plate of mustard and cress, a common Victorian remedy for digestive issues. Sims' face shows a mix of concentration and exhaustion, reflecting the demands of his writing schedule. The caricature's title, "Entracte," suggests a brief interlude or break from the seriousness of life, adding to the lighthearted tone of the image. With a twinkle in his eye and a quirky smile, Sims seems to invite us to join him in the world of words and ideas that fueled his remarkable career as a writer.
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