Pauper Collection (#10)

The poor fisherman, Painting by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes (1824-1898). Photography, KIM Youngtae, Paris, Musee d Orsay
YOU4419496 The poor fisherman, Painting by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes (1824-1898). Photography, KIM Youngtae, Paris, Musee d Orsay

The works of misericordes (detail). (oil on canvas)
PCT4256182 The works of misericordes (detail). (oil on canvas) by Francken, Frans II the Younger (1581-1642); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Carcassonne, France; © Patrice Cartier

Illustration by Achille Lemot (1846-1909) in Le Pelerin
ICA4852543 Illustration by Achille Lemot (1846-1909) in Le Pelerin, 13/01/07 - Rain d Etrennes - Antimaconism Freemaking, Tax, Left Block - Taxpayer - Sun by Lemot

Gypsy reading in hand - in "Custom of the Kingdom of Naples"
GIA4816849 Gypsy reading in hand - in " Custom of the Kingdom of Naples", De Bourcard, 1830. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The arrival of the diligence in a hotel in Santa Cruz de modela (Mancha province)
LSE4326329 The arrival of the diligence in a hotel in Santa Cruz de modela (Mancha province), assaulted by beggars calling for almone. Drawing by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

A flute player, accompanied by a small drummer and a monkey show
LSE4326266 A flute player, accompanied by a small drummer and a monkey show; the two sheep heads hanging from the belt of the band leader will be their dinner

The seven works of bodily misericorde: "giving food to the hungry"
LRI4693277 The seven works of bodily misericorde: " giving food to the hungry" Painting by Cornelis De Wael (1592-1667) (ec.flam) Genes, collection Banco di Chiavari by Wael

Diogene breaking his ecular Diogene of Sinope called the Cynic (413-327 BC)
JLJ4681067 Diogene breaking his ecular Diogene of Sinope called the Cynic (413-327 BC), Greek philosopher, abandons his ecular after seeing a child drink water in his hands at the fountain

King Louis IX or Saint Louis (1214 - 1270) examines the bread of poor people
GIA4764085 King Louis IX or Saint Louis (1214 - 1270) examines the bread of poor people and finds that it is dry. by Unknown Artist

A doctor examining a bottle, probably a urine vial, during a visit to a mother
LRI4672171 A doctor examining a bottle, probably a urine vial, during a visit to a mother and her two children living in poverty (engraving) by Unknown Artist

Popular costumes from Algeria and Tunisia. Illustration in "
LSE4086412 Popular costumes from Algeria and Tunisia. Illustration in " Le costume historique" by Racinet, 1876

The banks of the Seine and Notre Dame de Paris - lithography, 19th century
LSE4080453 The banks of the Seine and Notre Dame de Paris - lithography, 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cafe merchant on the street - by Adam, v. 1850
LSE4076431 Cafe merchant on the street - by Adam, v.1850 by Adam, Victor (1801-66); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Cafe merchant on the street - by Adam)

The meeting of Ruth and Boaz (Booz), grandparents of the King of Israel David
XEE4415104 The meeting of Ruth and Boaz (Booz), grandparents of the King of Israel David (1000-972 BC). Anonymous engraving from the middle of the 19th century

Young beggars of the Kychi tribe (located in the Upper Nile region
LSE4326065 Young beggars of the Kychi tribe (located in the Upper Nile region) taking a meal exchange for a few bundles. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Lake Albert, 1861-64

Chinese fishing village near Monterey, California, USA in the 19th century
LSE4322360 Chinese fishing village near Monterey, California, USA in the 19th century. Engraving after a drawing by Maillart, in " Le Tour du Monde, Nouveau journal des Voyages"

Generosite. Child giving half of his taste to a little beggar. Little boys alphabet
DUV4198691 Generosite. Child giving half of his taste to a little beggar. Little boys alphabet. Abecedary has moral value containing reading exercises

The Australian shepherd, engraved after a drawing by D. Maillart
LSE4332180 The Australian shepherd, engraved after a drawing by D.Maillart, to illustrate the story six months in Australia, by Desire Charnay

Bulgarian itinerant beggars, including a blind person playing ghuzla
LSE4329513 Bulgarian itinerant beggars, including a blind person playing ghuzla (Serbian lute has a rope) that accompanies the recitation of poesy and epic recits, engraved after the drawing of A

La casa de la Merced (now Mercy Street) in Saint Augustine
LSE4329049 La casa de la Merced (now Mercy Street) in Saint Augustine, the oldest city in the United States (United States), founded by the Spaniards in 1565; main street of the city

A Hindu religious beggar. Engraving to illustrate the voyage in the meridional provinces
LSE4328788 A Hindu religious beggar. Engraving to illustrate the voyage in the meridional provinces of India, by Alfred Grandidier, in 1862-1864, published in " Le tour du monde" 1869

Women of the people of the Concau Coast (or Konkan, northern coast of India)
LSE4328777 Women of the people of the Concau Coast (or Konkan, northern coast of India). Engraving to illustrate the voyage in the meridional provinces of India, by Alfred Grandidier, in 1862-1864

Hindu vowed to wear a large circle of iron around his neck
LSE4328499 Hindu vowed to wear a large circle of iron around his neck. Engraving to illustrate the voyage in the meridional provinces of India, by Alfred Grandidier, in 1862-1864

Bohemian camp. Engraving to illustrate the voyage in the provinces of the Caucasus
LSE4328149 Bohemian camp. Engraving to illustrate the voyage in the provinces of the Caucasus, by Basile Vereschaguine, in 1864-1865, published in " Le tour du monde

Bucherons Miniature taken from a German translation of the fables of "
JLJ4571367 Bucherons Miniature taken from a German translation of the fables of " Kalila (Calila) and Dimna" by Bidpai

Inside a Russian house, a family at lunch time
LSE4112693 Inside a Russian house, a family at lunch time. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inside a Russian house)

Venitian village with her son. 18th century engraving
LSE4112625 Venitian village with her son. 18th century engraving. by Unknown artist, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venitian village with her son)

The Queteuse, 19th century engraving
LSE4112409 The Queteuse, 19th century engraving. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queteuse, 19th century engraving.); Photo eLeonard de Selva; out of copyright

Admire force. Cartoon made by drugists against the Duke of Force in 1721
LSE4112432 Admire force. Cartoon made by drugists against the Duke of Force in 1721. by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Admire force)

Roman art: low marble relief representing the distribution of subsidies to the people in
LRI4625470 Roman art: low marble relief representing the distribution of subsidies to the people in the forum of Cesar. 312-315 AD. Arch of Constantine, Rome - Roman Art

The scholarship of the day by Gill. In pink: the rise of the franc
JLJ4619029 The scholarship of the day by Gill. In pink: the rise of the franc. In black: the drop and the wrong deeds. Stock securities leave for Belgium

A sick young woman, with feverish eyes, holds a piggy bank in her hand
XEE4136872 A sick young woman, with feverish eyes, holds a piggy bank in her hand and faces with fatigue a big doctor who wield an instrument to check her ears

distribution of hot drinks on the streets of Moscow in February 1907
XEE4412663 distribution of hot drinks on the streets of Moscow in February 1907. illustration by Achilles Beltrame for the " Domenica del Corriere" of February 3, 1907

To alleviate poverty: homeless people find refuge in Parisian police stations where they
XEE4184936 To alleviate poverty: homeless people find refuge in Parisian police stations where they are welcomed by police officers

The old dog. Painting by George of the Tower (1593-1652), 17th century. Dim. 1, 86x1, 2m
JLJ4603162 The old dog. Painting by George of the Tower (1593-1652), 17th century. Dim. 1, 86x1, 2m. Bergues, municipal museum by Tour, Georges de la (1593-1652); Musee Municipal, Bergues

The Place du Carrousel ruins of the Tuileries in 1882. Table representing a view of Paris
JLJ4600563 The Place du Carrousel ruins of the Tuileries in 1882. Table representing a view of Paris. Painting by Guiseppe Nittis (1846 - 1884), 1882

Vandalism (poor old!) (oil on canvas, 1873)
LRI4605495 Vandalism (poor old!) (oil on canvas, 1873) by Favretto, Giacomo (1849-87); Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: Vandalism (poor old)

The payroll of peasant harvesters in a farm yard, one of them holds a fake
JLJ4576742 The payroll of peasant harvesters in a farm yard, one of them holds a fake. Painting by Leon Augustin Lhermitte (1844-1925) 1882 Sun

Presentation at the Temple Wood Painting by Gentile da Fabriano (1370-1427) 1423 Sun
JLJ4604486 Presentation at the Temple Wood Painting by Gentile da Fabriano (1370-1427) 1423 Sun. 0, 26x0, 66 m by Fabriano, Gentile da (c.1370-1427); Louvre, Paris

Job Painting by Leon Bonnat (1833-1922) 1880 Sun. 1, 61x1, 29m. Bayonne, Bonnat Museum
JLJ4593871 Job Painting by Leon Bonnat (1833-1922) 1880 Sun. 1, 61x1, 29m. Bayonne, Bonnat Museum by Bonnat, Leon Joseph Florentin (1833-1922); Musee Bonnat, Bayonne

On August 10, 1792 Robespierre in the gallery, abolition of privileges
JLJ4592607 On August 10, 1792 Robespierre in the gallery, abolition of privileges. Drawing by Francois Gerard (1770-1837), 18th century

Job is restored in his possessions God makes a job prosperous after being struck by
JLJ4585535 Job is restored in his possessions God makes a job prosperous after being struck by the maha. Painting by Laurent de La Hyre (1606-1656), 17th century

Interior of rustic courtyard in Fontainebleau Painting by Alexandre Gabriel Decamps
JLJ4583357 Interior of rustic courtyard in Fontainebleau Painting by Alexandre Gabriel Decamps (1803-1860) 19th century Sun. 0, 78x0, 56 m Paris, Musee du Louvre

View of the house of Saint Cyr Saint-Cyr was a house of education for poor noble girls
JLJ4657290 View of the house of Saint Cyr Saint-Cyr was a house of education for poor noble girls created by Francoise d Aubigne, Marquise de Maintenon (1635-1719) and maintained by nuns

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"Pauper: A Glimpse into the Lives of the Forgotten" Step back in time and discover the world of paupers, as depicted by Victor Hugo's iconic character Cosette in Les Miserables. From the Hollies Childrens Home in Sidcup, Kent to Guinness Lodging Houses in Lever Street, London, these places were once a refuge for those who had nowhere else to turn. Imagine spending Christmas Day in the workhouse, where hope was scarce but resilience prevailed. Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield, Middlesex offered solace and care to those without means. Market Hill and former workhouse in Maldon stands as a testament to an era when poverty was rampant. Park Hospital in Davyhulme, Manchester provided shelter for countless souls seeking comfort amidst destitution. In St Pelagias Home Highgate's children's playroom laughter echoed through walls that witnessed both hardship and innocence. The Union Workhouses of Wokingham, Berkshire and Wantage Oxfordshire were beacons of support for individuals struggling against adversity. Poplar Workhouse situated on East London's streets became synonymous with tales of survival amid harsh conditions. Warren Farm School nestled within Brighton Sussex aimed to provide education despite limited resources - nurturing young minds even amidst scarcity. These glimpses into history remind us that paupers were not merely statistics; they were real people with stories untold. Their struggles shaped society’s understanding of compassion and empathy towards our fellow human beings. Let us remember their plight so that we may continue striving towards a world where no one is left behind – a world where every person finds dignity regardless of their circumstances.