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Temptation: Poor shoeless boy looking longingly at fruits on display in a shop window

Temptation: Poor shoeless boy looking longingly at fruits on display in a shop window


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Date: 27th March 2014

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Temptation: Poor shoeless boy looking longingly at fruits on display in a shop window

Temptation: Poor shoeless boy looking longingly at fruits on display in a shop window. Chromolithograph c1880

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C1880 Chromolithograph Display Fruits Poor Poverty Shop Temptation Window Longingly Shoeless


EDITORS COMMENTS
In this poignant chromolithograph from 1880, we are transported to the bustling streets of Victorian Britain. The image captures a heart-wrenching scene that speaks volumes about poverty and temptation. A young shoeless boy stands before a shop window, his eyes fixated on an exquisite display of vibrant fruits. The contrast is striking - the boy's tattered clothes and bare feet juxtaposed against the opulence of the carefully arranged fruits. His longing gaze reveals both desire and deprivation, as he yearns for something so simple yet seemingly unattainable. This image serves as a powerful reminder of the harsh realities faced by many during this era. Poverty was rampant in industrialized England, leaving countless children without proper shoes or even basic necessities. The shop window becomes a symbol not only of abundance but also of societal inequality. Through this chromolithograph, Universal Images Group (UIG) invites us to reflect upon our own privileges and consider how easily we succumb to temptations when they are placed within our reach. It challenges us to confront the disparities that persist in society today and compels us to take action towards creating a more equitable world. As we gaze at this print, let it serve as a call for empathy and compassion towards those who face daily struggles beyond our comprehension – reminding us that even small acts can make significant differences in someone else's life.

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