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A Share of the Crust, 1871 (oil on canvas)
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A Share of the Crust, 1871 (oil on canvas)
SAG186602 A Share of the Crust, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Mulready, Augustus Edward (1844-c.1905); Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust, UK; eSheffield Galleries and Museums Trust; Photo eMuseums Sheffield; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22601658
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Barefoot Begging Bread Roll Hungry Impoverished Pillar Rags Royal Warrant Sentimental Stray Urchin Crusts
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A Share of the Crust, 1871
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is a poignant oil painting by Augustus Edward Mulready that captures the harsh realities of poverty in Victorian England. In this image, we are transported to a bustling street scene where a young boy and his loyal dog stand before a jeweler's shop front. The boy, barefoot and clad in rags, holds onto a bread roll as if it were his most prized possession. His hungry gaze tells us that he has known hunger all too well. The column behind him serves as a stark reminder of the pillar of society he is excluded from. Despite his destitution, there is an air of resilience about him - evident in the way he clings onto hope even amidst despair. The presence of a royal warrant on the shop window hints at the stark contrast between wealth and poverty during this era. Mulready's masterful brushstrokes evoke sentimentality and empathy within viewers' hearts. The composition draws attention to societal inequalities while highlighting the strength and dignity found within those who have been marginalized. This powerful artwork reminds us not only of our shared humanity but also compels us to reflect upon how far we have come in addressing issues such as poverty and social inequality. "A Share of the Crust" stands as both an artistic masterpiece and an enduring symbol for compassion towards those less fortunate than ourselves.
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