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Photographic Print : Dick Dock, or the Lobster and Crab, 1806
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Dick Dock, or the Lobster and Crab, 1806
Dick Dock, or the Lobster and Crab, 1806. Scene outside an alehouse by the River Thames. A Greenwich Pensioner with a wooden leg takes the hand of a soldier. The verse beneath describes a sailor (crab) insulting a Chelsea Pensioner (lobster) and then becoming reconciled on learning that the lobster had once saved his life
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Media ID 15182362
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Amputation Amputee Chelsea Pensioner Cruikshank Disabled Greenwich Pensioner Isaac Isaac Cruikshank Old Soldier Pensioner Public House Sailor Sailors Tavern War Veteran Wooden Leg Metaphor Naval Warfare Satirical
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Dick Dock, or the Lobster and Crab, 1806 - A Tale of Reconciliation by the River Thames
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print captures a scene outside an alehouse on the banks of the majestic River Thames in 1806. The image showcases a remarkable moment between two distinguished individuals amidst a backdrop of bustling activity. In this heartwarming encounter, we witness a Greenwich Pensioner with a wooden leg extending his hand towards a soldier. The verse beneath reveals that their connection runs deeper than meets the eye. It tells us how initially, the sailor (symbolized as a crab) had insulted the Chelsea Pensioner (depicted as a lobster). However, upon discovering that this very lobster had once saved his life, they find solace in reconciliation. The artist Isaac Cruikshank masterfully employs satire to depict this tale of forgiveness and gratitude within British society at that time. Through vibrant colors and intricate etching techniques, he brings to life not only these characters but also the surrounding buildings and ships along the riverbank. This thought-provoking artwork serves as both commentary on naval warfare and an exploration of themes such as disability, amputation, and old age. It reminds us of the sacrifices made by war veterans while highlighting humanity's capacity for compassion and understanding. Displayed at Guildhall Library and Art Gallery in Britain today, this historical print continues to captivate viewers with its powerful metaphorical narrative set against London's iconic waterways.
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