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The Slum. This etching shows The Slum, located at Bullen Lane
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The Slum. This etching shows The Slum, located at Bullen Lane
This etching shows The Slum, located at Bullen Lane, Melbourne, in the Chinese Quarter. Figures can be seen in the alleyway under some erected scaffolding. Date: circa 1916
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This evocative etching, titled 'The Slum,' captures a snapshot of life in Melbourne's Chinese Quarter at Bullen Lane around 1916. The image, created by the skilled hand of artist John Shirlow, invites us into a narrow alleyway, where the erected scaffolding casts intriguing shadows over the figures huddled below. The Slum was a notorious area of the city, known for its cramped living conditions and dense population. The Chinese community, who made up a significant portion of the residents, faced discrimination and poverty, living in squalor amidst the bustling streets of Melbourne. The figures in this etching seem to be going about their daily business, oblivious to the artist's intrusion. We see a woman in traditional Chinese clothing, her back turned to us as she goes about her chores. A man in a Western-style suit walks purposefully down the alleyway, his gaze fixed on the horizon. Another figure, perhaps a child, peeks out from the shadows, curious about the commotion. Despite the grim conditions depicted in the etching, there is a sense of life and energy that permeates the scene. The people of The Slum may have faced hardships, but they continued to live, work, and thrive in the heart of Melbourne. This poignant image serves as a reminder of the resilience and determination of the human spirit, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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