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London Street Arab, 1883
London Street Arab, 1883. A boy, shoeless and in rags, looking longingly at the sweets in a confectioners window. From Le Voleur. (Paris, 1883)
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Media ID 14846319
© Ann Ronan Picture Library / Heritage-Images
Childhood Confectionery Hardship Hunger Hungry Longing Miserable Misery Ragged Sadness Shoeless Shop Window Sweets Temptation Window Shopping Ann Ronan Pictures Barefoot Confectioner Wood Engraving
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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London Street Arab, 1883
EDITORS COMMENTS
captures a poignant moment in the life of a young boy living in poverty-stricken conditions. The photograph depicts a barefooted child, dressed in tattered rags, gazing longingly at the delectable sweets displayed behind the glass window of a confectionery shop. Taken from Le Voleur magazine in Paris during that same year, this wood engraving evokes powerful emotions of sadness and longing. The image serves as a stark reminder of the hardships faced by many children during the Victorian era in England. It portrays not only their physical deprivation but also their unfulfilled desires and dreams. The boy's expression reflects both hunger and misery, highlighting his desperate need for sustenance. Set against the backdrop of a bustling London street, this scene encapsulates an entire narrative within its frame. It symbolizes the struggle for survival amidst societal inequalities prevalent at that time. This print is an important historical artifact that sheds light on the realities faced by countless children growing up in impoverished circumstances. Its monochrome composition adds to its timeless quality, transporting viewers back to nineteenth-century Britain. Through this visual representation, we are reminded to reflect upon our own privileges while acknowledging those who continue to face similar challenges today.
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