Street Urchin Collection

Telescopic Philanthropy, 1865. Artist: John Tenniel
Telescopic Philanthropy, 1865. Little London Arab. Please M, Ain t We Black Enough to be Cared For? (With Mr. Punchs Compliments to Lord Stanley.) In his novel, Bleak House

Boy secretly takes a puff of a cigar held by a man looking at books, c.1900-c.1950. Creator: Mat
Boy secretly takes a puff of a cigar held by a man looking at books, c.1900-c.1950. A Quiet Draw - barefoot street urchin and top-hatted man

Newspaper boy (oil on canvas)
OVR390554 Newspaper boy (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 59x52 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

I say-Youngster, 1900. Creator: Philip William May
I say-Youngster, 1900

A Match Seller, c. 1859 (oil on canvas)
7081898 A Match Seller, c.1859 (oil on canvas) by Blythe, David Gilmour (1815-65); 68.6x55.9 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, USA; North Carolina Museum of Art; American, out of copyright

Children playing in Hirst Square, Leeds, before it was demolished to make way for the new
LLS218030 Children playing in Hirst Square, Leeds, before it was demolished to make way for the new Civic Hall, 29th July 1930 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Detail of Two Children Eating a Melon and Grapes, 1645-46 (oil on canvas) (see 161023)
XIR336943 Detail of Two Children Eating a Melon and Grapes, 1645-46 (oil on canvas) (see 161023) by Murillo, Bartolome Esteban (1618-82); Alte Pinakothek, Munich

On Waterloo Bridge, London (w / c on panel)
BOU203012 On Waterloo Bridge, London (w/c on panel) by Mulready, Augustus Edward (1844-c.1905); 33x23 cm; Private Collection; eBourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey, UK; English, out of copyright

The Shoe Black, engraved by Wagner, 1739 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF137005 The Shoe Black, engraved by Wagner, 1739 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Amiconi, Jacopo (1675-1752) (after); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

The Street Urchin (engraving)
2786700 The Street Urchin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Street Urchin. Illustration for Chatterbox (1872)

Victorian London- Whitechapel by Dore
3785247 Victorian London- Whitechapel by Dore by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Victorian London- Whitechapel, Wentworth Street. East end of London. Jewish quarter)

Street urchins in Lambeth, London, 19th century

A group of street urchins, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
A group of street urchins, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Two Children Eating a Melon and Grapes, 1645-46 (oil on canvas)
XIR161023 Two Children Eating a Melon and Grapes, 1645-46 (oil on canvas) by Murillo, Bartolome Esteban (1618-82); Alte Pinakothek, Munich

The Thames at Low Water, 1897. From Old and New London Vol III by Edward Walford. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, 1897]

Distress in the East End of London, 1886. Artist: Charles Joseph Staniland
Distress in the East End of London, 1886. From a supplement to The Graphic, 20 February 1886 (hand coloured later)

Oliver claimed by his affectionate friends, from The Adventures of Oliver Twist
XJF393871 Oliver claimed by his affectionate friends, from The Adventures of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1812-70) 1838 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; English

Olivers reception by Fagin and the boys, from The Adventures of Oliver
KW243065 Olivers reception by Fagin and the boys, from The Adventures of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1812-70) 1838, published by Chapman & Hall, 1901 (engraving) by Cruikshank

Oliver amazed at the Dodgers mode of Going to Work, from The
KW243058 Oliver amazed at the Dodgers mode of Going to Work, from The Adventures of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1812-70) 1838, published by Chapman & Hall, 1901 (colour litho) by Cruikshank

Oliver Twist at Mrs Maylies door, from The Adventures of Oliver Twist
KW243070 Oliver Twist at Mrs Maylies door, from The Adventures of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1812-70) 1838, published by Chapman & Hall, 1901 (engraving) by Cruikshank

Oliver recovering from the fever, from The Adventures of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
KW243063 Oliver recovering from the fever, from The Adventures of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1812-70) 1838, published by Chapman & Hall, 1901 (engraving) by Cruikshank

Child riding on a tram, Boston, 1909 C014 / 2047
Child riding on a tram in the streets of Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 1909. This illegal practice, where children rode on the rear of trams, was known as flipping cars

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"Exploring the Lives of Street Urchins: A Glimpse into History's Forgotten Children" Telescopic Philanthropy, 1865. Artist: John Tenniel In this captivating artwork by John Tenniel, we witness a scene that epitomizes the plight of street urchins during the Victorian era. These young souls, often overlooked and forgotten, were left to navigate a harsh reality on their own. A group of street urchins, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion Ernest Flammarion's portrayal takes us to the bustling streets of Paris in the early 20th century. Amongst these cobblestone alleys filled with laughter and mischief, we catch a glimpse into the camaraderie shared by these resilient youngsters. Newspaper boy (oil on canvas) The newspaper boy stands tall amidst busy city streets as he carries out his daily task with determination etched upon his face. His small frame belies an unwavering spirit that propels him forward despite life's challenges. I say-Youngster, 1900. Creator: Philip William May Philip William May captures the essence of youthful innocence in "I say-Youngster. " This endearing depiction reminds us that beneath tattered clothes and grime-covered faces lie dreams waiting to be realized. A Match Seller, c. 1859 (oil on canvas) Through this poignant painting from the mid-19th century, we encounter a match seller who braves cold nights to earn a meager living for survival. The flickering light illuminates her weary expression but fails to extinguish her resilience. Children playing in Hirst Square before it was demolished to make way for new developments. Hirst Square once echoed with laughter as children reveled in carefree playfulness before urban progress swept away their playgrounds forever—a bittersweet reminder of fleeting childhood joys lost within the march of time.