Penniless Collection

Possession is nine points of the law by Louis Wain
Illustration by Louis Wain showing a cat occupying a cast-off saucepan or cooking pot during snowy weather. A selection of birds, including a magpie and a blue tit bemusedly face the cat

Sara Crewe / Becky / Maid
Becky the maidservant comforts Sara Crewe when she is orphaned and penniless

Puss in Boots, a serie created by Pellerin printer, 1860 (Epinal print)
5669580 Puss in Boots, a serie created by Pellerin printer, 1860 (Epinal print); (add.info.: Jean-Charles Pellerin (1756-1836), French draftsman, illustrator and printer

Puss in Boots a serie created by Pellerin printer, 1860 (Epinal print)
5669584 Puss in Boots a serie created by Pellerin printer, 1860 (Epinal print); (add.info.: Jean-Charles Pellerin (1756-1836), French draftsman, illustrator and printer

Family of four to be returned to Oklahoma by the Relief Administration, Holtville, California, 1937
Family of four to be returned to Oklahoma by the Relief Administration. "They won't go until they get so hungry that there's nothing else for them to do

Migrant family from Oklahoma in Texas, alongside the road, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migrant family from Oklahoma in Texas. A family of six alongside the road. An example of how they fall between the relief agencies

Migrant family from Oklahoma in Texas, alongside the road, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migrant family from Oklahoma in Texas. A family of six alongside the road. An example of how they fall between the relief agencies

Migrant family from Oklahoma in Texas, alongside the road, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migrant family from Oklahoma in Texas. A family of six alongside the road. An example of how they fall between the relief agencies

Migrant family from Oklahoma in Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migrant family from Oklahoma in Texas. A family of six alongside the road. An example of how they fall between the relief agencies

Oklahoma migrant, Texas. 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Oklahoma migrant, Texas. An example of how they fall between the relief agencies. The father, aged thirty-five, is an intelligent fellow, a painter by trade

This family...about to be returned to Oklahoma...Neideffer Camp, Imperial Valley, CA, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
This family without food and work about to be returned to Oklahoma by the Relief Administration. They have lost a baby as a result of exposure during the winter

Young Oklahoma mother, age eighteen... CA, Imperial Valley, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Young Oklahoma mother, age eighteen, penniless, stranded in California. Imperial Valley

Young Oklahoma mother, age eighteen, penniless, stranded in California, Imperial Valley, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Young Oklahoma mother, age eighteen, penniless, stranded in California. Imperial Valley

His Only Friend (oil on canvas)
MAN443309 His Only Friend (oil on canvas) by Riviere, Briton (1840-1920); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

The Distressed Poet, 1866 (oil on canvas)
474171 The Distressed Poet, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Heaphy, Thomas Frank (1813-73); 87.6x64.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

A mans three week journey from wealth to poverty (photo)
5996044 A mans three week journey from wealth to poverty (photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A mans three week journey from wealth to poverty)

Broke by Barbosa
An elegant gentleman in top hat and tails sits with his head in his hands, having spent all his money on cocktails and women by the looks of things. Date: 1929

Simple Simon met a Pie Man from My Nursery Story Book, pub
IL100103 Simple Simon met a Pie Man from My Nursery Story Book, pub. by Blackie & Son (book illustration) by Adams, Frank (1871-1944); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

The Bottle, Plate V, Cold, misery and want destroy their youngest child
STC169284 The Bottle, Plate V, Cold, misery and want destroy their youngest child: they console themselves with the bottle, 1847 (engraving) by Cruikshank

Things are awful (chromolitho)
5996123 Things are awful (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Things are awful. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Race Meeting, or The Gambler, 1853 (Pen and black ink on off-white paper)
1217572 The Race Meeting, or The Gambler, 1853 (Pen and black ink on off-white paper) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 24.8x17.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Les Affaires de Coeur of a Young Man of the Period (chromolitho)
1062563 Les Affaires de Coeur of a Young Man of the Period (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Affaires de Coeur of a Young Man of the Period)

A young Ben arrives in Philadelphia, poor and hungry, with bread under his arm
PNP377449 A young Ben arrives in Philadelphia, poor and hungry, with bread under his arm (oil on canvas) by American School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Benjamin Franklin (1706-90)

The Last Resource (oil on canvas)
BON123806 The Last Resource (oil on canvas) by Fluggen, Josef (1842-1906); 119.5x132 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; German, out of copyright

The Five Years Tryst, by Walter Besant (litho)
1600528 The Five Years Tryst, by Walter Besant (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Five Years Tryst, by Walter Besant)

Le Nouvelliste Sans Argent, 1814. Creator: Louis Maleuvre
Le Nouvelliste Sans Argent, 1814

The Merry Swiss Boy The Return of the Tourist, 1865. Artist: John Tenniel
The Merry Swiss Boy The Return of the Tourist, 1865. On the one side, a jolly Swiss landlord sings as he counts his money

Portrait of Louis Wain taken from an advertisement for Phosferine, a tonic medicine, featuring Louis Wain, the famous cat artist

Reception Of Gautier-Sans-Avoir By The King Of Hungary, Who Permits Him To Pass Through His Territory With The Crusaders During The First Crusade

Morris Townsend the penniless adventurer who planned to marry the plain heiress Catherine Sloper for her fortune, remains coldly unresponsive to her embrace after he learns that if she marries him

Gloria Mundi, or The Devil addressing the sun Pare. Lost, Book IV, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, artist, London, engraving 1782

London Street Scene, c. 1868-72 (w / c & gouache on paper)
XIR155958 London Street Scene, c.1868-72 (w/c & gouache on paper) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); 32x64 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: scene de la rue a Londres; ); French, out of copyright

Well-heeled man reduced to staying at the Temperance Hotel
Formerly Well-heeled elderly gentleman (now a little tatty) reduced to staying at the Temperance Hotel. Down in the World Alas! See what Drink had brought him to. Date: 1892

Morris Townsend the penniless adventurer is introduced by Marian Almond (centre) to Catherine Sloper, the plain heiress he planned to marry for her money

Gloria Mundi, Or The Devil Addressing The Sun Pare. Lost, Book Iv, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Artist, London, Engraving 1782

Family between Dallas and Austin, Texas. The people have left their home and connections in South Texas, and hope to reach the Arkansas Delta for work in the cotton fields. Penniless people

A tubercular painter from Iowa and part of his family of nine who are stranded and penniless in New Mexico. Date 1937 Aug

London Pub / The Castle
The Castle public house, Cowcross Street, Clerkenwell, London, where a penniless King George IV once pawned his watch and later granted the pub pawnbrokerage forever! Date: 19th century

Istanbul -
So near, but yet so far - satirical comment on class distinctions in early 20th century Turkey between wealthy Turk and a poor penniless Armenian beggar

Robbing the Orchard by Louis Wain
An unusual illustration by Louis Wain, more usually known for his cat drawings, showing a group of children stealing apples from an orchard

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"Penniless: A Tale of Misfortune and Resilience" In Louis Wain's captivating artwork, "Possession is nine points of the law, " we witness a poignant portrayal of individuals stripped of their material wealth. Just like Sara Crewe and Becky from the classic novel, these characters navigate life's hardships with unwavering determination. Wain's masterpiece, "His Only Friend, " captures the essence of companionship amidst destitution. The oil on canvas painting reminds us that true friendship transcends monetary boundaries. A glimpse into Louis Wain's own life can be found in his self-portrait titled "Portrait of Louis Wain. " This introspective piece reflects the artist's personal struggle with financial difficulties and serves as a reminder that even great talents face adversity. "The Distressed Poet, 1866" depicts a man whose poetic dreams have led him down a path to poverty. Through this evocative oil on canvas creation, we are reminded that artistic pursuits often come at a cost. The photograph capturing "A man’s three-week journey from wealth to poverty" tells a tale familiar to many who have experienced sudden financial downfall. It serves as a stark reminder that fortune can change in an instant. Barbosa's work titled "Broke" encapsulates the raw emotions associated with being penniless. The painting invites viewers to empathize with those facing economic hardship while highlighting their resilience in overcoming adversity. From our childhood memories comes Simple Simon meeting the Pie Man from My Nursery Story Book. In this whimsical encounter, we find solace in simplicity despite challenging circumstances – reminding us that joy can be found even when money is scarce. "The Bottle, Plate V: Cold misery and want destroy their youngest child" portrays the heartbreaking consequences poverty inflicts upon innocent lives. This thought-provoking image urges society to address issues surrounding inequality and provide support for those most vulnerable among us.