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Mr. Boffin Among The Mounds. "he Measured A Shovels Length From The Pole Before Digging. Then From The Cavity He Made He Took Out What Appeared To Be An Ordinary Case-Bottle;One Of Those Squat, High Shouldered, Short Necked Glass Bottles Which The Dutchman Is Said To Keep His Courage In. "Illustration By Harry Furniss For The Charles Dickens Novel Our Mutual Friend, From The Testimonial Edition, Published 1910
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Mr. Boffin Among The Mounds. "he Measured A Shovels Length From The Pole Before Digging. Then From The Cavity He Made He Took Out What Appeared To Be An Ordinary Case-Bottle;One Of Those Squat, High Shouldered, Short Necked Glass Bottles Which The Dutchman Is Said To Keep His Courage In. "Illustration By Harry Furniss For The Charles Dickens Novel Our Mutual Friend, From The Testimonial Edition, Published 1910
Mr. Boffin Among The Mounds. " he Measured A Shovels Length From The Pole Before Digging. Then From The Cavity He Made He Took Out What Appeared To Be An Ordinary Case-Bottle; One Of Those Squat, High Shouldered, Short Necked Glass Bottles Which The Dutchman Is Said To Keep His Courage In." Illustration By Harry Furniss For The Charles Dickens Novel Our Mutual Friend, From The Testimonial Edition, Published 1910
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In this illustration by Harry Furniss for Charles Dickens' novel Our Mutual Friend, we are transported to a scene where Mr. Boffin is among the mounds, engaged in an intriguing activity. The image captures the essence of the story's classical and Victorian era setting. With meticulous detail, Furniss portrays Mr. Boffin measuring a shovel's length from a pole before he begins digging into the earth. As he uncovers a hidden cavity, our curiosity peaks as to what lies within. To our surprise, he retrieves what appears to be an ordinary case-bottle - one of those squat, high-shouldered glass bottles with a short neck that is often associated with Dutch courage. The artist skillfully brings out the character of Mr. Boffin through his expressive sketching technique and attention to facial features and body language. We can almost sense his excitement and anticipation as he unearths this mysterious object from beneath the ground. This illustration not only showcases Furniss' talent but also pays homage to Dickens' masterful storytelling abilities. It reminds us of why Dickens remains one of England's greatest writers whose works continue to captivate readers even after more than a century since their publication. Ken Welsh's print beautifully preserves this iconic moment from Our Mutual Friend while adding depth and texture through its vintage appearance. A true treasure for any lover of classic literature or admirer of Victorian-era artistry.
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