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The term, c. 1860 (engraving) (b / w photo)
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The term, c. 1860 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT287010 The term, c.1860 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Le terme; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
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Debt Debtor Debtors Debts Evicting Eviction Greed Greedy Horse Drawn Horse Drawn Carriage Landlord Landlords Moving Nightmare Owner Parisians Payment Real Estate Receipt Removal Rents Rich Running Away Tenant Tenants Terms Top Hat Vulture Vultures Wing Throwing Out
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The Term
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is a powerful and thought-provoking engraving that captures the social injustices of 19th-century Paris. In this photograph, we are transported to a time when greed, poverty, and eviction plagued the lives of many Parisians. The image depicts a horse-drawn carriage carrying vultures with wings symbolizing their insatiable desire for wealth. These landlords, depicted as heartless figures in top hats, are evicting tenants who cannot afford to pay their debts. The caricatured faces of the debtors reveal their anguish and despair as they face homelessness. This satirical artwork highlights the harsh realities faced by those trapped in an unforgiving property business. The rich landowners throw out struggling tenants without mercy while counting their money with callous indifference. It serves as a scathing commentary on the stark divide between the haves and have-nots during this era. "The Term" reminds us of the nightmare faced by countless individuals caught in cycles of poverty and indebtedness. It exposes how some members of society exploit others' misfortune for personal gain. As we gaze upon this print from Bridgeman Images, let it serve as a reminder that societal progress requires empathy, compassion, and fair treatment for all individuals regardless of their economic circumstances.
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