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The Homeless Poor, 1859
The Homeless Poor, 1859. Two members of the ragged underclass are shown sheltering in a doorway, emphasising the point that they do not have any homes of their own. The cropped hair of the man on the right may suggest he has recently been in a workhouse or prison. He is commenting to his companion that the middle classes who are even worse off, being obliged to eat roast mutton and boiled fowl every day. The caption refers to some recent articles in The Times which bemoaned the monotony of the middle-class diet. From Punch, or the London Charivari, January 22, 1859
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10"x8" Photo Print
Experience the poignant reality of the past with our Media Storehouse Photographic Print of 'The Homeless Poor, 1859' by an Unknown artist from Heritage Images. This evocative image captures the harsh existence of two individuals from the ragged underclass, huddled in a doorway, emphasizing their lack of shelter and home. Bring a piece of historical empathy into your space and start meaningful conversations with this poignant piece of photographic history.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.5cm x 25.4cm (7.3" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The Homeless Poor, 1859
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is a poignant depiction of the struggles faced by the underclass in 19th-century London. In this powerful image, two destitute individuals seek shelter in a doorway, symbolizing their lack of permanent homes. The man on the right, with his cropped hair, possibly bears the mark of recent confinement in a workhouse or prison. Interestingly, amidst their dire circumstances, he shares an observation with his companion that sheds light on social inequality. He remarks that even though they suffer from hunger and poverty daily, the middle classes are worse off because they are obliged to consume monotonous meals like roast mutton and boiled fowl every day. This comment alludes to recent articles published in The Times which lamented the repetitive nature of middle-class diets. The cartoon captures not only the physical deprivation experienced by these beggars but also highlights societal disparities based on class. Their barefoot and ragged appearance serves as a stark reminder of their marginalized status within society. This engraving from Punch magazine evokes empathy for those who endure homelessness and hunger while subtly critiquing prevailing social structures. It stands as a testament to both the enduring struggle against poverty throughout history and our ongoing responsibility to address it today.
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