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Found in the street, poor homeless children, engraving by Gustave Dore (1832-83), c. 1872 (engraving)
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Found in the street, poor homeless children, engraving by Gustave Dore (1832-83), c. 1872 (engraving)
3245514 Found in the street, poor homeless children, engraving by Gustave Dore (1832-83), c.1872 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures
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This powerful engraving by Gustave Dore captures the heartbreaking reality of poverty and homelessness in the 19th century. Titled "Found in the street, poor homeless children" it depicts a group of destitute children who have been abandoned or left to fend for themselves on the unforgiving streets. Dore's meticulous attention to detail brings forth a sense of raw emotion as he portrays these young souls with haunting accuracy. Their tattered clothing, weary expressions, and huddled postures speak volumes about their daily struggles and hardships. The artist's choice to create this piece in black and white adds an additional layer of melancholy, emphasizing the bleakness that surrounds these innocent lives. The contrast between light and shadow further highlights their vulnerability against a harsh world. Through this engraving, Dore sheds light on society's neglect towards its most vulnerable members – children who are forced into precarity at such tender ages. It serves as a poignant reminder that poverty knows no boundaries and can affect anyone regardless of age or background. This print is not just a work of art; it is also an important historical document that offers insight into social conditions during this era. It prompts us to reflect upon our responsibility towards those less fortunate and encourages us to take action against homelessness and child poverty today.
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