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Venerable disabled Jewish mendicant beggar pulled around Petticoat Lane in a truck. Copperplate etching drawn and engraved by John Thomas Smith from his Vagabondiana, Anecdotes of Mendicant Wanderers through the Streets of London, 1817
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Venerable disabled Jewish mendicant beggar pulled around Petticoat Lane in a truck. Copperplate etching drawn and engraved by John Thomas Smith from his Vagabondiana, Anecdotes of Mendicant Wanderers through the Streets of London, 1817
FLO5000893 Venerable disabled Jewish mendicant beggar pulled around Petticoat Lane in a truck. Copperplate etching drawn and engraved by John Thomas Smith from his Vagabondiana, Anecdotes of Mendicant Wanderers through the Streets of London, 1817.; (add.info.: Venerable disabled Jewish mendicant beggar pulled around Petticoat Lane in a truck. Copperplate etching drawn and engraved by John Thomas Smith from his Vagabondiana, Anecdotes of Mendicant Wanderers through the Streets of London, 1817.); © Florilegius
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This copperplate etching by John Thomas Smith captures the poignant image of a venerable disabled Jewish mendicant beggar being pulled around Petticoat Lane in a truck. The detailed illustration, taken from Smith's Vagabondiana, Anecdotes of Mendicant Wanderers through the Streets of London in 1817, showcases the harsh realities faced by those living on the fringes of society during the 19th century.
The beggar's solemn expression and weathered appearance speak volumes about his life of hardship and struggle. As he is transported through the bustling streets in his makeshift cart, one can't help but feel a sense of empathy for this marginalized individual who relies on charity to survive.
Smith's skillful engraving brings to life not only the physical characteristics of the beggar but also his resilience and dignity in the face of adversity. The juxtaposition of wealth and poverty, privilege and destitution, serves as a stark reminder of social inequality that continues to plague our world today.
Through this powerful image, we are reminded to look beyond appearances and stereotypes, to see each person as an individual with their own unique story and struggles. It is a call for compassion and understanding towards those less fortunate than ourselves, urging us to extend a helping hand to those in need.
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