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The Distress at Sheffield, Children waiting for Soup at the Vestry-Hall, Brightside (engraving)
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The Distress at Sheffield, Children waiting for Soup at the Vestry-Hall, Brightside (engraving)
1106472 The Distress at Sheffield, Children waiting for Soup at the Vestry-Hall, Brightside (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Distress at Sheffield, Children waiting for Soup at the Vestry-Hall, Brightside. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 January 1879.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22209920
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Despair Desperation Distress Distressed Misery Sheffield Soup Soup Kitchens Vestry Hall Waiting Wretch Brightside
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The Distress at Sheffield, Children waiting for Soup at the Vestry-Hall, Brightside
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is a poignant engraving by Harry Furniss that captures the heart-wrenching reality of poverty-stricken children in 19th-century Sheffield. This powerful image, originally published in The Illustrated London News on January 11,1879, transports us to a time when soup kitchens were lifelines for those facing destitution. In this scene, we witness a group of young children huddled together outside the vestry hall, their faces etched with despair and desperation. Their tattered clothes and hollowed cheeks serve as stark reminders of the hardships they endure daily. With no other means to alleviate their hunger and misery, these innocent souls patiently wait for their turn to receive nourishment from the soup kitchen. Furniss masterfully depicts both the physical and emotional toll poverty takes on these vulnerable children. Through his intricate engravings, he invites us to confront our own privilege while shedding light on societal issues that persist today. This evocative artwork serves as a somber reminder that despite progress made over centuries, there are still countless children around the world who face similar struggles. It calls upon us to reflect on our collective responsibility towards ensuring every child has access to basic necessities such as food and shelter. "The Distress at Sheffield" stands not only as an artistic masterpiece but also as a call-to-action—a plea for compassion and social change that resonates across generations.
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