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A Seizure, c. 1840 (litho) (b / w photo)
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A Seizure, c. 1840 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT217761 A Seizure, c.1840 (litho) (b/w photo) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet
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A Seizure, c. 1840 - A Glimpse into the Cruelty of Poverty
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. This print titled "A Seizure, c. 1840" by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities faced by the poor in 19th-century Paris. The image, housed at Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France, captures a scene of distress and desperation. In this satirical drawing turned lithograph, we witness an interior setting where a mother and her child are subjected to the cruelty of bailiffs seizing their belongings. The room is filled with symbols of poverty - from a worn-out mattress to a chamberpot and broom. The artist's attention to detail is evident as he includes ink rollers for lithographs and even spectacles on one character's face. The heart-wrenching sight of the crying baby adds another layer of anguish to this already scathing satire on societal inequality. Through his masterful engraving technique, Grandville conveys not only the physical confiscation but also the emotional turmoil experienced by those living in destitution. This thought-provoking artwork serves as a reminder that poverty knows no boundaries or time periods; it persists throughout history across different societies. It compels us to reflect on our own role in addressing social injustices and reminds us that compassion can make all the difference in alleviating human suffering. (Note:
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