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Metropolitan distress (engraving)
614411 Metropolitan distress (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Metropolitan distress - applicants for relief waiting in the yard of the Thames Police Court. Published in the Illustrated Times, 26 January 1861.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection
Media ID 22617022
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Benefits Despair Desperation Distress Distressed Metropolitan Metropolitan Police Misery Unemployment Welfare Wretch
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This print titled "Metropolitan Distress" captures a poignant scene from 19th century London. The image showcases the dire circumstances faced by the poor and unemployed in the bustling metropolis. In this engraving, applicants for relief are depicted waiting in the yard of the Thames Police Court, their faces etched with despair and desperation. The composition highlights both men and women, emphasizing that poverty knows no gender boundaries. These individuals, labeled as wretches of society, stand together in misery as they seek assistance from the Metropolitan Police. Their worn-out clothing and haggard expressions speak volumes about their daily struggles to survive. Published in the Illustrated Times on January 26,1861, this engraving sheds light on a forgotten chapter of history when welfare benefits were scarce or nonexistent for those living in metropolitan areas like London. It serves as a stark reminder of how economic distress can grip an entire community. Through this powerful image captured by Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, we are transported back to a time when poverty plagued many lives. It prompts us to reflect on our own societal progress while also reminding us of the importance of compassion towards those facing similar challenges today.
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