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St James and St Giles (colour litho)
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St James and St Giles (colour litho)
610722 St James and St Giles (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St James and St Giles.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22936028
© Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection / Bridgeman Images
Advanced Cockney Differences Divide Financial Power Rich Riches Sheet Song St Giles St James Swell
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This print titled "St James and St Giles" captures the stark contrast between two worlds within 19th century London. The image showcases a vivid colour lithograph by an English School artist, now part of a private collection. The scene depicts the striking differences in social status and wealth during this era. On one side stands St James, representing opulence, affluence, and power. The affluent residents of this area are shown enjoying their lavish lifestyles with music sheets in hand, symbolizing their advanced financial standing. In stark contrast, on the other side lies St Giles - a neighborhood associated with poverty and destitution. Here we witness the struggles faced by those less fortunate; they lack access to riches or even basic necessities. This visual representation highlights the vast divide between these two areas of Victorian London. Through this powerful artwork, viewers are reminded of the disparities that existed within society at that time – where money equated to power and opportunities were limited for those born into poverty. As we reflect upon this image from Fine Art Finder's Bridgeman Images collection, it serves as a poignant reminder of how societal divisions based on wealth have persisted throughout history while emphasizing the importance of addressing such inequalities in our own time.
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