Poor Collection (#11)

Illustration depicting a travelling musician
1578998 Illustration depicting a travelling musician; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a travelling musician. The musician is playing his instrument in order to make money)

Illustration depicting a crippled beggar using his staff to support himself
1578981 Illustration depicting a crippled beggar using his staff to support himself; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a crippled beggar using his staff to support himself)

A poor man's grave, 1860 (engraving)
1579578 A poor man's grave, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting a poor man's grave'. Dated 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Illustration depicting a female beggar
1578987 Illustration depicting a female beggar; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a female beggar. She is wearing tattered clothing and no shoes. Dated 1820); Universal History Archive/UIG

Cookery School, 1883
1574566 Cookery School, 1883; (add.info.: Cookery school for poor girls, Edinburgh, Scotland. Engraving, London, 1883.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Cosette finds a piece (louis d'or) deposited in his hoof by Jean Valjean, 19th century (engraving)
PCT4276088 Cosette finds a piece (louis d'or) deposited in his hoof by Jean Valjean, 19th century (engraving); (add.info)

Letter P: Poor
DUV4217007 Letter P: Poor; 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet); Photo © Duvallon

A peasant family storing winter fodder in the roof of a shed in Siberia
3740733 A peasant family storing winter fodder in the roof of a shed in Siberia; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a peasant family storing winter fodder in the roof of a shed in Siberia, Russia)

World War I 1914 1918 - War on the seas
5315140 World War I 1914 1918 - War on the seas; (add.info.: World War I 1914 1918 - War on the seas. A French steamer hit by torpedoes from a German U-boot sinks beneath the waves bringing the poor)

Elderly women on their way to the workhouse
5307852 Elderly women on their way to the workhouse.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting elderly women on their way to the workhouse)

The rules and conditions for admission to workhouses
5307850 The rules and conditions for admission to workhouses.; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the tightened rules and conditions for admission to workhouses in the 1860s. Dated 19th century)

A poverty stricken mother
5307847 A poverty stricken mother.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a poverty stricken mother praying for help. Illustrated by Leonard Ludwik Straszynski (1828-1889) a Polish artist

A beggar and householder
5307366 A beggar and householder.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a beggar being turned away by a righteous householder. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

Pink and purple flowered poor man's orchid, Schizanthus pinnatus
5856264 Pink and purple flowered poor man's orchid, Schizanthus pinnatus; (add.info.: Pink and purple flowered poor man's orchid, Schizanthus pinnatus)

Rich and Tramps (original title "The Idle Class"), 1921 (poster)
6203002 Rich and Tramps (original title "The Idle Class"), 1921 (poster); (add.info.: CINEMA Poster for the film "Rich and Tramps" (original title "The Idle Class")

Smallpox epidemic, New York, 19th century
6317601 Smallpox epidemic, New York, 19th century; (add.info.: Isolation of homeless men during a smallpox epidemic in New York, USA in the late 19th century)

Vagabonds (print)
5616504 Vagabonds (print); (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting vagabonds, a person who wanders from place to place without a home or job. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A woman making a donation to the poor
5616481 A woman making a donation to the poor; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a wealthy woman making a donation to the poor of Paris. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1867); Universal History Archive/UIG

Lady and daughter visiting poor cottagers. By Mary Ellen Edward (1838-1934)
5616014 Lady and daughter visiting poor cottagers. By Mary Ellen Edward (1838-1934) an English artist who contributed to many Victorian newspapers and journals

Ned Wright's thieves supper. 1870 (engraving)
5615935 Ned Wright's thieves supper. 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Ned Wright gave a weekly free supper off the Old Kent Road, for old lags, one week for men)

A soup kitchen in the East End of London. 1869 (engraving)
5615934 A soup kitchen in the East End of London. 1869 (engraving); (add.info.: Every day except Sunday, between 3000 and 4000 quart of nourishing soup was sold to the poor at one penny per quart)

A woman visiting poor cottagers. 1879 (engraving)
5615916 A woman visiting poor cottagers. 1879 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

A man getting a ticket of admission for a London night shelter. 1/1/1892 (engraving)
5616018 A man getting a ticket of admission for a London night shelter. 1/1/1892 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Children who were arrested for begging
5616431 Children who were arrested for begging; (add.info.: Illustration depicting children who were arrested for begging are remanded to the Society's care for a week by the Bow Street)

Christian charity : a nun gives bread to a poor family, beg of 20th century (postcard)
PCT5618143 Christian charity : a nun gives bread to a poor family, beg of 20th century (postcard); (add.info.: Christian charity)

Cotton field, c.1920-30 (print)
7293240 Cotton field, c.1920-30 (print); (add.info.: Agriculture. Cotton harvest in the south of the USA. Postcard, USA, ca 1920-30.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

May Day street performer in mask, hat and beribboned suit and Street-strolling Clown in bells and tassles
FLO5003410 May Day street performer in mask, hat and beribboned suit and Street-strolling Clown in bells and tassles. Fellows dismissed from the public places of entertainment

Street crossing sweeper on Ludgate Hill wearing a cloth on his head. Copperplate etching drawn
FLO5000908 Street crossing sweeper on Ludgate Hill wearing a cloth on his head. Copperplate etching drawn and engraved by John Thomas Smith from his Vagabondiana

William Kinlock, blind beggar, with begging bowl. Begs at Furnival's Inn and Portugal Street
FLO5000888 William Kinlock, blind beggar, with begging bowl. Begs at Furnival's Inn and Portugal Street. Worked as a lathe turner before losing his sight under Lord Heathfield at the Siege of

Charles McGee, one-eyed Jamaican beggar aged 73 who stands at the Obelisk, Ludgate Hill
FLO5000861 Charles McGee, one-eyed Jamaican beggar aged 73 who stands at the Obelisk, Ludgate Hill. Copperplate etching drawn and engraved by John Thomas Smith from his Vagabondiana

Blind Charles Wood with organ and dancing dog, the real learned English dog Bob, in front of the Privy Garden wall
FLO5000822 Blind Charles Wood with organ and dancing dog, the real learned English dog Bob, in front of the Privy Garden wall

Blind beggar with walking stick attended by a young boy, frequently seen at Finsbury Square and Bunhill Row, London
FLO5000772 Blind beggar with walking stick attended by a young boy, frequently seen at Finsbury Square and Bunhill Row, London

William Friday, a Simpler, supplier of herbs. Copperplate etching drawn and engraved by John Thomas Smith from his
FLO5003444 William Friday, a Simpler, supplier of herbs. Copperplate etching drawn and engraved by John Thomas Smith from his Vagabondiana

Music. Classical music. La boheme, opera in four acts by Giacomo Puccini. Imagery, France, c.1900 (postcard)
3433691 Music. Classical music. La boheme, opera in four acts by Giacomo Puccini. Imagery, France, c.1900 (postcard); (add.info.: La Boheme, opera de Puccini (1896). Imagerie, France, debut 20eme

Music. Hop O my Thumb. Cover for a score by Boutet de Monvel, France, 1896. (poster)
3434488 Music. Hop O my Thumb. Cover for a score by Boutet de Monvel, France, 1896. (poster); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Music. Hop O my Thumb)

Religion. Catholic Religion. Saint Martin of Tours share his cloak. Miniature, France, XIVth cent. Bibl
3434347 Religion. Catholic Religion. Saint Martin of Tours share his cloak. Miniature, France, XIVth cent. Bibl. Mazarine, Paris.; (add.info.: Religion. Religion catholique. Miniature, France, 14eme)

Homeless mother and child sit under the light of a gas lamp in a deserted street, 1850
3330699 Homeless mother and child sit under the light of a gas lamp in a deserted street, 1850; (add.info.: Homeless mother and child sit under the light of a gas lamp in a deserted street)

NETHERLANDS. The Hague. Departure of emigrants to America from harbour in The Hague; after an oil by Albert Pierre
CUL4863109 NETHERLANDS. The Hague. Departure of emigrants to America from harbour in The Hague; after an oil by Albert Pierre Darwant. Engraving.; (add.info.: NETHERLANDS. The Hague)

A poor mother with her children, 1850
3478201 A poor mother with her children, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a poor mother collecting firewood with her children. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Stone breaking in the casual ward of a typical London workhouse, 1895
3479646 Stone breaking in the casual ward of a typical London workhouse, 1895; (add.info.: Stone breaking in the casual ward of a typical London workhouse, 1895.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Poverty struck children, 1873
3479526 Poverty struck children, 1873; (add.info.: Middle class male is confronted by two poverty struck children. They have no shoes, little clothing and are clenching themselves for warmth)

Leader of workhouse rebellion being encouraged to come down from the roof and end her protest, 1884
3479505 Leader of workhouse rebellion being encouraged to come down from the roof and end her protest, 1884; (add.info.: Leader of workhouse rebellion being encouraged to come down from the roof)

A dying man, 1850
3478330 A dying man, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a dying man in bed with his wife crying at the end of his bed. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A wealthy boy giving money to a beggar
3478283 A wealthy boy giving money to a beggar; (add.info.: Illustration of a wealthy boy donating money to a mother and child begging on the streets)

A ragamuffins, 1850
3478275 A ragamuffins, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a ragamuffins, a person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Santa Claus visiting a young destitute girl, 1883
3478440 Santa Claus visiting a young destitute girl, 1883; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Santa Claus visiting a young destitute girl, standing outside in the snow)

Young children playing together in the street, 1850
3478018 Young children playing together in the street, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting young children playing together in the street. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Wall paintings, detail
3499656 Wall paintings, detail; Diocesan Museum, Lleida, Catalonia, Spain; (add.info.: Wall paintings (1330-1345). Anonymous

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"Capturing the Essence of Poverty: A Glimpse into Art and Reality" In Jean Francois Millet's renowned masterpiece, "The Angelus, " painted between 1857-1859, we witness a poignant scene of two humble peasants pausing to pray in a field. Their worn-out clothes and tired expressions speak volumes about their impoverished existence. Similarly, William Hogarth's "Gin Lane" from 1751 portrays the devastating consequences of poverty and alcoholism. The chaotic streets filled with destitute individuals highlight the despair that engulfs those trapped in the cycle of addiction and deprivation. Abram Arkhipov's "Paying a Visit" captures the struggles faced by impoverished families during times of illness. The somber atmosphere within this artwork reflects their limited access to healthcare resources, emphasizing how poverty can exacerbate suffering. Shotley Bridge General Hospital in County Durham stands as a symbol of hope for those living in poverty-stricken areas. Despite financial constraints, this institution provides vital medical care to underserved communities, offering solace amidst adversity. Millet's second depiction of "The Angelus" reminds us that poverty is not confined to one era or location; it persists throughout history. This painting serves as a timeless reminder that many individuals continue to endure economic hardships worldwide. On Training Ship Arethusa in Greenhithe, Kent, children partake in activities like compass drills and knotting classes despite their disadvantaged backgrounds. These images remind us that even amid scarcity, education remains an essential tool for breaking free from the shackles of poverty. Tragedy struck on Montparnasse when an accident occurred – an unfortunate event highlighting how precarious life can be for those already struggling financially. It serves as a stark reminder that misfortune does not discriminate based on wealth or social status. Guinness Trust Buildings on Brandon Street stand tall as affordable housing options provided by philanthropic organizations aiming to alleviate homelessness and combat poverty.