Social Class Collection (#8)

Belgian Reservists leaving Gare de l'Est [i.e. Gare du Nord], 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Belgian Reservists leaving Gare de l'Est [i.e. Gare du Nord], 1914. Belgian men in front of the Gare du Nord, Paris, France, at the beginning of World War I

Lenin addresses the units that go to the front to fight the white Poles, Sverdlov Square, Moscow, May 5
529223 Lenin addresses the units that go to the front to fight the white Poles, Sverdlov Square, Moscow, May 5, 1920 (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG

Spanish Smiths, 1881. Creator: Ernst Josephson
Spanish Smiths, 1881

Portrait of J C de Brunett, Consul-General of Russia to Amsterdam, c.1850. Creator: Anon
Portrait of J C de Brunett, Consul-General of Russia to Amsterdam, c.1850

Portrait of a Man in 17th-century Clothing, 1750-1799. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Man in 17th-century Clothing, 1750-1799

Old Woman Standing. Creator: Cornelis Bega
Old Woman Standing

Stone Workers, 1888. Creator: Axel Jungstedt
Stone Workers, 1888

Woman Selling Vegetables, 1825-1845. Creator: Lambertus Johannes Hansen
Woman Selling Vegetables, 1825-1845

A Lady Reading, 1858. Creator: Francis Seymour Haden
A Lady Reading, 1858

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité en Habit d'Hyver
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualite en Habit d'Hyver, between c1672 and c1686

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Marchand en Deshabillé d'Esté, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Marchand en Deshabille d'Este, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité, en Habit d'Esté, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualite, en Habit d'Este, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Fille de Qualité, en d'Eshabillé d'Esté, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Fille de Qualite, en d'Eshabille d'Este, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité, en Habit d'Esté, Détoffe Siamoise, 1687
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualite, en Habit d'Este, Detoffe Siamoise, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité en Habit d'Esté, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualite en Habit d'Este, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité en Habit d'Esté, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualite en Habit d'Este, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualité en Habit d'Esté, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualite en Habit d'Este, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Fille de Qualité en Habit dÉsté, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Fille de Qualite en Habit dEste, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Fille de Qualité, en d'Eshabillé d'Este, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Fille de Qualite, en d'Eshabille d'Este, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité, en d'Eshabillé d'Esté, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualite, en d'Eshabille d'Este, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité en Echarpe, between c1681 and c1683. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualite en Echarpe, between c1681 and c1683

Old Woman in Red Cap, 1852-1866. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Old Woman in Red Cap, 1852-1866

Woman Under an Umbrella in a Market, mid 19th century. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Woman Under an Umbrella in a Market, mid 19th century

Man in Apron and Cap, c1855. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Man in Apron and Cap, c1855

Fashion Plate (Court Dress), 1824. Creator: Unknown
Fashion Plate (Court Dress), 1824

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualité en Habit... between c1678 and c1681. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualite en Habit d'Epee, between c1678 and c1681

Fashion Plate (Walking Dress), 1812. Creator: John Bell
Fashion Plate (Walking Dress), 1812

Inauguration of a Russian Gun at Seaham Harbour, near Sunderland, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Inauguration of a Russian Gun at Seaham Harbour, near Sunderland, 1858. Unveiling of a cannon captured by the British during the Crimean War

The Centenary Fete of the Asylum for Female Orphans - the Archbishop of Canterbury Saying Grace, 1858 Creator: Unknown
The Centenary Fete of the Asylum for Female Orphans - the Archbishop of Canterbury Saying Grace, 1858. The object of the charity is to provide a home for orphan girls

Mowing, Shearing, and Cottagers Flower Show, at Coleshill Park - the Distribution of the... 1858. Creator: Unknown
Mowing, Shearing, and Cottagers Flower Show, at Coleshill Park - the Distribution of the Prizes, 1858. For fourteen years the noble owner of Coleshill

Navvy, 1920. Creator: Helmer Osslund
Navvy, 1920

Improvements in Calcutta: The Dunkin Bustee, in Chowringhee, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Improvements in Calcutta: The Dunkin Bustee, in Chowringhee, 1860. Europeans in India. The Calcutta Municipality has commenced clearing the European, quarter of the town from its native inmates

My Late Husband, 1884. Creator: Carl Larsson
My Late Husband, 1884

AI IMAGE - Illustration of two 1920s gentlemen, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Illustration of two 1920s gentlemen, 2023

Idyll, probably 1880-1882. Creator: Carl Larsson
Idyll, probably 1880-1882. Additional Info: This painting is undated, but it was probably made in Paris in 1880-82. The female model bears a resemblance to Gabrielle

AI IMAGE - Illustration of Jeeves and Wooster, 1920s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Illustration of Jeeves and Wooster, 1920s, (2023). Characters from PG Wodehouse's humorous novels, first appearing in print in 1915, about Bertie Wooster, an upper-class young man

Peasant Woman with Two Young Children, 1852-1866. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Peasant Woman with Two Young Children, 1852-1866

The Twelve Months: November, 1866. Creator: Paul Gavarni
The Twelve Months: November, 1866

Fashion Plate (Ball or Evening Full Dress), 1822. Creator: Unknown
Fashion Plate (Ball or Evening Full Dress), 1822

Fashion Plate (Parisian Walking Dress), c1824. Creator: Unknown
Fashion Plate (Parisian Walking Dress), c1824. Probably from La Belle Assemblee

Landscape with Fisherman and a Young Woman, 1769. Creator: Francois Boucher
Landscape with Fisherman and a Young Woman, 1769

Pastoral Repast, 1769. Creator: Francois Boucher
Pastoral Repast, 1769

The Café-Concert, c1879. Creator: Edouard Manet
The Cafe-Concert, c1879. Here, Manet captures the kaleidoscopic pleasures of Parisian nightlife. The figures are crowded into the compact space of the canvas

Replica of The Hémicycle, 1853. Creator: Charles Beranger
Replica of The Hemicycle, 1853. This painting replicates Delaroche's most famous work, a mural in oils and wax (1836-41) in the auditorium of the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris

Fête Champêtre, c1730. Creator: Bonaventure de Bar
Fete Champetre, c1730. This painting was originally attributed to Jean Baptiste Joseph Pater, an artist who specialized in idealized park scenes with amorous couples, known as "fetes champetres

Mauvais Coucheur, 1852-1866. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Mauvais Coucheur, 1852-1866

Man in a Clown Suit, 1852-1866. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Man in a Clown Suit, 1852-1866

Melancholia, 1852-1866. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Melancholia, 1852-1866

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"Exploring Social Class Through Art: A Glimpse into the Struggles and Aspirations" In this captivating collection of artworks, we delve into the intricate tapestry of social class, unraveling its complexities and shedding light on the lives of individuals across different strata. Each piece tells a unique story, offering us a glimpse into the struggles and aspirations that defined their existence. The Worker and Kolkhoz Woman sculpture by Vera Mukhina stands tall in Moscow, symbolizing the unity between laborers and farmers during Soviet times. This powerful black-and-white photograph captures their strength amidst societal divisions. Moving to 1872 Westminster, Gustave Doré's The Devils Acre transports us to a notorious slum area where poverty reigns supreme. With meticulous detail, Doré exposes the harsh reality faced by those trapped in destitution while challenging society's indifference towards their plight. Hubert von Herkomer's Our Village takes us back to c1890 when rural life was marked by simplicity and close-knit communities. Here we witness an idyllic scene where neighbors come together, transcending social barriers through shared experiences. An Elegant Lady in a Rowing Boat presents an intriguing contrast as it portrays opulence against a serene backdrop. This oil painting invites contemplation on how wealth can shape one's position within society while highlighting leisurely pursuits enjoyed exclusively by the upper classes. Gustave Doré returns with Limehouse Dock in 1872, revealing another facet - industrialization versus manual labor. Amidst towering cranes and bustling activity, workers struggle for survival amidst unforgiving conditions imposed upon them. Juxtaposing time periods further is The Crane on the Antwerp quay by the frozen Scheldt from 1622—an ode to maritime commerce that fueled economic disparities during Europe's Golden Age. It reminds us how trade shaped hierarchies within societies centuries ago.