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Cruikshank, The Gin Shop, plate 2
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Cruikshank, The Gin Shop, plate 2
These are the drinks that are sold night and day, at the bar of the Gin-shop, so glittering and gay. Illustration no. 2 of 12 by George Cruikshank to The Gin-Shop, a moralistic rhyme warning of the ruin gin can cause. Date: 1868
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1868 Alcohol Cruikshank Drinks Moralistic Rhyme Sold Temperance 1860s
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This image is plate 2 from George Cruikshank's twelve-part series, "The Gin-Shop," published in 1868. The print, titled "These are the drinks that are sold night and day, at the bar of the Gin-shop, so glittering and gay," serves as a moralistic rhyme warning of the ruin gin can cause. The Victorian era, known for its strict social norms and temperance movements, saw a growing concern over the destructive effects of alcohol, particularly gin. In this illustration, Cruikshank masterfully depicts the allure and deception of the gin shop. The bar is adorned with an array of colorful bottles and glasses, reflecting the dimly lit room and creating an enticing scene. The patrons, both men and women, are deeply engrossed in their drinks, oblivious to the chaos and despair that surrounds them. The disheveled appearance and hollow eyes of some suggest the long-term effects of gin addiction. The title of the print serves as a reminder that the seemingly glittering and gay atmosphere of the gin shop masks the destructive reality within. The rhyme format emphasizes the importance of moderation and the potential consequences of excessive drinking. This powerful image from the 1860s serves as a poignant reminder of the societal concerns and moral values of the Victorian era, and the ongoing struggle against the destructive effects of alcohol.
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