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Out of Work, A Longshoremans Family and Home (litho)
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Out of Work, A Longshoremans Family and Home (litho)
6021883 Out of Work, A Longshoremans Family and Home (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Out of Work, A Longshoremans Family and Home. Illustration for Darkness and Daylight, or Lights and Shadows of New York Life by Mrs Helen Campbell ( A D Worthington & Co, 1893). With engravings from " photographs taken from life" " mostly by flash-light, and reproduced in exact fac-simile by eminent artists".); © Look and Learn
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Class Contrasts Immigrants Immigration Lower New York Manhattan New York City New York Out Of Work Recent Shadows Slum Slums Underworld Vue De New York
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Out of Work, A Longshoremans Family and Home - A Glimpse into the Shadows of New York Life
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This powerful lithograph captures the harsh realities faced by a longshoreman's family in 19th century America. The image, taken from "Darkness and Daylight, or Lights and Shadows of New York Life" by Mrs. Helen Campbell, offers a poignant portrayal of poverty and struggle. In this scene, we witness the contrast between the opulent skyscrapers that dominate Manhattan's skyline and the dilapidated tenement where this family resides. The artist skillfully depicts their cramped living conditions, emphasizing their dire circumstances. Every line etched on their faces tells a story of hardship endured. The longshoreman himself stands tall but weary, his face etched with worry as he contemplates his uncertain future. His wife clings to him for support while cradling their young child in her arms - a symbol of hope amidst despair. The dark shadows cast upon them represent not only their physical environment but also society's indifference towards those struggling at its fringes. This haunting image serves as a reminder that behind every grand cityscape lies an underbelly plagued by poverty and inequality. As viewers gaze upon this print, they are transported back in time to an era when immigrants flooded into America seeking better lives but often found themselves trapped in cycles of destitution. It is through art like this that we can confront our collective history and strive for a more equitable future.
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