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Houseless and Hungry, 1869 (engraving)
5320755 Houseless and Hungry, 1869 (engraving) by Fildes, Samuel Luke (1844-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Graphic, 4 December 1869, see also RHC2550 Applicants for Admission to a Casual Ward (based on this)); English, out of copyright
Media ID 22335348
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Admission Homeless Homelessness Hopeless Huddled Hungry Illness Lodging Miserable Misery Police Policing Queue Shelter Sickness Social Realism Workhouse Night Shelter
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This powerful engraving, titled "Houseless and Hungry" captures the harsh realities of poverty and homelessness in 19th-century England. Created by Samuel Luke Fildes in 1869, this image depicts a scene of despair and destitution. In the foreground, we see a group of individuals huddled together on a cold London street. Their worn-out clothes and emaciated figures reveal their desperate state. The artist's attention to detail highlights the suffering etched onto their faces, conveying the depth of their misery. The composition draws our eyes towards a dimly lit building in the background - an admission point to a casual ward or workhouse shelter. This symbolizes both hope for temporary relief from hunger and sickness but also signifies the dehumanizing process that these individuals must endure to gain access. Fildes' use of social realism brings attention to societal issues surrounding poverty, highlighting how those who are homeless often face neglect from authorities rather than support. Through this artwork, he aims to evoke empathy and raise awareness about the plight of these marginalized communities during Victorian times. Today, "Houseless and Hungry" serves as a poignant reminder that despite progress made over time, homelessness remains an ongoing challenge worldwide. It prompts us to reflect on our collective responsibility towards addressing social inequality while reminding us that compassion can make all the difference in someone's life.
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