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Wentworth Street - Whitechapel, from London, a Pilgrimage
STC377538 Wentworth Street - Whitechapel, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrold (1826-84) & engraved by A. Bertrand, pub. 1872 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22408822
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Bedraggled Dickensian East End Slum Slums Squalor Top Hat Lascar
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This photo print, titled "Wentworth Street - Whitechapel, from London, a Pilgrimage" takes us on a journey back in time to the bustling streets of Victorian-era East End. The image captures the essence of city life with its urban backdrop and crowded slums. It is an evocative portrayal of poverty and squalor that characterized this era. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see bedraggled figures navigating through the narrow alleys. A man wearing a top hat stands out amidst the sea of destitution, perhaps symbolizing social disparity. Children playfully roam around despite their challenging circumstances, while Jewish residents add cultural diversity to the scene. The engraving technique used by A. Bertrand brings depth and texture to Gustave Dore's original artwork from 1872. Every detail is meticulously captured, allowing us to immerse ourselves in this Dickensian world where hardship coexists with resilience. As we gaze upon this historical document from The Stapleton Collection, it serves as a reminder of how far society has come since those times. It prompts reflection on issues such as poverty alleviation and social progress that continue to shape our modern cities today. This print by Bridgeman Images transports us into an era long gone but not forgotten—a powerful testament to both human struggle and endurance against all odds.
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