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Nicholas congratulates Arthur Gride on his wedding morning, illustration from Nicholas
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Nicholas congratulates Arthur Gride on his wedding morning, illustration from Nicholas
KW259153 Nicholas congratulates Arthur Gride on his wedding morning, illustration from Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens (1812-70) published 1839 (litho) (see also 259152) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright
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Anxiety Bridegroom Dickensian Distraught Distress Fainting Groom Swooning Victorian Novel Weeping
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In this illustration from Charles Dickens' Nicholas Nickleby, we witness a pivotal moment on Arthur Gride's wedding morning. The talented artist Browne, also known as Phiz, skillfully captures the emotional intensity of the scene. As Nicholas approaches Arthur to offer his congratulations, a wave of conflicting emotions floods the room. The composition reveals a complex web of relationships and desires. Marrying Madeline Bray has become an unexpected twist in this Victorian novel's plotline, pitting love rivals against each other. The groom himself appears distressed and distraught while his bridegroom status hangs heavy upon him. Inside the opulent interior setting, we see various characters reacting to this tense situation. Fainting figures and weeping individuals add to the overall atmosphere of anxiety and sadness that permeates through every stroke of Phiz's lithograph. This print serves as a poignant reminder of Dickensian storytelling at its finest – capturing not only societal issues but also human emotions with great depth and sensitivity. It transports us back in time to experience these intense moments alongside the characters themselves. As we gaze upon this image from our private collection, it is impossible not to be drawn into the narrative unfolding before us; swept away by both the beauty of Browne's artistic talent and Dickens' masterful storytelling prowess.
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