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Canvas Print : Christmas Day in the Workhouse
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Christmas Day in the Workhouse
Illustration and opening verses of In the Workhouse: Christmas Day - better known as Christmas Day in the Workhouse, written by George R Sims in 1877. This sentimental poem about the supposed cruelties of the workhouse system became enormously popular. The scene depicts the fur-clad Union Guardians looking down on a table of workhouse inmates as their Christmas pudding is served
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1877 Clad Cruel Cruelty Difference Eating Guardian Guardians Homeless Homelessness Inequality Inmate Inmates Meal Pauper Paupers Poem Poor Poverty Privilege Privileged Pudding Rich Sentimental Served Sims System Unequal Verses Workhouse Workhouses Cruelties Upper
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection, featuring the evocative illustration "Christmas Day in the Workhouse" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful image brings to life the poignant verses of George R. Sims' 1877 poem, "Christmas Day in the Workhouse." Experience the depth and texture of this captivating work as it comes to life on your walls. Our high-quality canvas prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the rich colors and intricate details of this classic piece. Perfect for adding a touch of history and tradition to any room in your home, this print is sure to be a conversation starter and a cherished addition to your decor. Bring the spirit of the past into the present with this beautiful and thought-provoking canvas print. Order now and relive the timeless words and images of "Christmas Day in the Workhouse" every day. [Opening verses of "Christmas Day in the Workhouse" by George R. Sims] In the workhouse; amongst the paupers, The homeless, the orphaned, the bereft, The aged, the decrepit, the dying, The happy, the merry, the thankful, the jolly, The quarrelsome, the noisy, the violent, The violent, the filthy, the ugly, the nasty, The drunken, the brutal, the stupid, the savage, The saved, the lost, the fallen, the hopeless, The bitter, the clinging, the clinging, the clinging, To life, to their faith, to their friends, to their past, The workhouse; amongst the paupers, The paupers, the poor, the wretched, the starved, The workhouse; amongst the paupers, The paupers, the poor, the wretched, the starved. [End of verses]
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Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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A Stark Contrast: Christmas Day in the Workhouse, 1905 - An Illustration of Inequality and Privilege This evocative illustration captures the stark contrast between the privileged and the less fortunate during the Christmas season of 1905. The scene unfolds in a workhouse, where the Union Guardians, dressed in fur-lined coats, look down upon the humble table set for the inmates. The Guardians, representatives of the middle and upper classes, have gathered to partake in the traditional Christmas pudding, a symbol of wealth and prosperity. Beneath their watchful gaze, the paupers, clad in tattered clothing, line up to receive their meager portion of the festive pudding. The scene is a poignant reminder of the unequal treatment meted out to the less fortunate during this season of giving. The gap between the rich and the poor, so vividly depicted in this illustration, was a stark reality of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The image is taken from the opening verses of George R. Sims' popular poem, "Christmas Day in the Workhouse," first published in 1877. The poem, with its sentimental portrayal of the supposed cruelties of the workhouse system, became enormously popular and served to fuel public outrage against the inequalities of the time. The illustration and the poem together provide a powerful commentary on the social and economic divide that existed during this period, and serve as a reminder of the importance of empathy and compassion in addressing the issue of poverty and homelessness.
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