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An Abandoned Infant, A Policeman reporting a Little Foundling picked up in an Alley, A Winter Night Scene at a Police Station-House (litho)
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An Abandoned Infant, A Policeman reporting a Little Foundling picked up in an Alley, A Winter Night Scene at a Police Station-House (litho)
6022020 An Abandoned Infant, A Policeman reporting a Little Foundling picked up in an Alley, A Winter Night Scene at a Police Station-House (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Abandoned Infant, A Policeman reporting a Little Foundling picked up in an Alley, A Winter Night Scene at a Police Station-House. Illustration for Darkness and Daylight, or Lights and Shadows of New York Life by Mrs Helen Campbell ( A D Worthington & Co, 1893). With engravings from " photographs taken from life" " mostly by flash-light, and reproduced in exact fac-simile by eminent artists".); © Look and Learn
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This lithograph, titled "An Abandoned Infant, A Policeman reporting a Little Foundling picked up in an Alley, A Winter Night Scene at a Police Station-House" offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of 19th-century New York City. The image is part of the renowned collection of Fine Art Finder and showcases the work of American School artists. The scene depicts a winter night in the city's slums, where poverty-stricken individuals struggle to survive. In this particular moment, a policeman stands tall as he reports finding an abandoned infant in an alley. The contrast between darkness and light highlights the stark conditions these marginalized communities faced. Every detail tells a story: dimly lit streets and alleys filled with shadows; hallways cluttered with baskets and boxes; old cotton wrapped around the baby for warmth; newspapers strewn about. These elements evoke empathy for those living on society's fringes. This lithograph was originally created as an illustration for "Darkness and Daylight, or Lights and Shadows of New York Life" by Mrs Helen Campbell in 1893. It aimed to shed light on social issues prevalent during that time period. As we gaze upon this powerful image today, it serves as both a reminder of our past struggles and an inspiration to continue working towards creating more equitable societies. It prompts us to reflect on how far we have come while acknowledging that there is still much work to be done in addressing poverty, inequality, and abandonment within our own communities.
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