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The Drunken Couple
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Images of intoxicated individuals were intended to be humorous, but they also had serious undertones. Moralizing texts and preachers described drinking as sinful, immoral, and a threat to social norms. Accordingly, a drunk woman, as seen here, compromised the well-being of the home, which was thought to have an impact on society as a whole.
| Artist / Maker | Cornelis Dusart |
|---|---|
| Date | 1685 |
| Culture / Origin | Netherlands |
| Medium | etching |
| Dimensions | Platemark: 13.1 x 10.9 cm (5 3/16 x 4 5/16 in.); Sheet: 13.5 x 11 cm (5 5/16 x 4 5/16 in.) |
| Department | Prints |
| Type |
About the Artist
Cornelis Dusart (Dutch, 1660–1704) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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