Destitute Collection

Destitute pea pickers in California. Mother of seven children. Age thirty-two. Nipomo, California. Photograph shows Florence Thompson with three of her children in a photograph known as Migrant

Beggar seated on a bank, 1630 (etching)
XJF412293 Beggar seated on a bank, 1630 (etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Boys Band, Training Ship Indefatigable
The Boys Band of the Training Ship Indefatigable pose for their photograph in a field, near a tent -- probably at a local fete where they were performing

CARTOON: IRISH IMMIGRATION. Assisted Immigrant from Kerry Workhouse. Who says I m a pauper
CARTOON: IRISH IMMIGRATION. Assisted Immigrant from Kerry Workhouse. " Who says I m a pauper, or will be a burden upon the country

Shaftesbury and Arethusa Boys Homes, Royston, Hertfordshire
The Shaftesbury & Arethusa Boys Homes at Royston, Hertfordshire, were set up by the National Refuge for Homeless and Destitute Children, founded in 1843 by William Williams

An old man watches on as a shack in Kingsdown is demolished. 1936

103-0079519 / 1 Nude Woman
IND58754 103-0079519/1 Nude Woman by Casas i Carbo, Ramon (1866-1932); Museo del Cau Ferrat, Sitges, Barcelona, Spain; Index Fototeca

MOVE ON POLICE SATIRE
A cruel satire aimed at the Commissioners of Police, features a skeleton in a policemans uniform moving on a starving, homeless woman and her baby

The Movings, 1822. Creator: Louis Leopold Boilly
The Movings, 1822

Playing a Tune, (oil on canvas)
822833 Playing a Tune, (oil on canvas) by Witkowski, Karl (1860-1910); 53.3x38.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Playing a Tune. Karl Witkowski (1860-1910). Oil on canvas

Horrors of the Irish Union: Botheration of Poor Pat, or A Whisper across the Channel
NCO191290 Horrors of the Irish Union: Botheration of Poor Pat, or A Whisper across the Channel, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1798 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Street Urchins, (oil on canvas)
985231 Street Urchins, (oil on canvas) by Witkowski, Karl (1860-1910); 61x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Street Urchins. Karl Witkowski (1860-1910). Oil on canvas

Training Ship Indefatigable, New Ferry, Cheshire
The Training Ship Indefatigable, moored on the River Mersey, off New Ferry, Cheshire, was established in 1865 to receive the sons and orphans of sailors, and other poor and destitute boys

HMS Gibralter
Engraving of H.M.S Gibralter, a training-ship for destitute Irish boys, Belfast Lough

Destitute women
5616492 Destitute women; (add.info.: Illustration depicting destitute women awaiting shelter for the night. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1869); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A woman making a donation to the poor
5616476 A woman making a donation to the poor; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a wealthy woman making a donation to the poor children of Paris. Dated 19th Century)

A lady giving charity to a destitute widow and child. 1/1/1890 (engraving)
5616016 A lady giving charity to a destitute widow and child. 1/1/1890 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Destitute men applying for admittance to a London night refuge. 1872 (engraving)
5615917 Destitute men applying for admittance to a London night refuge. 1872 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The interior of the Skye Cottage, 1850
3477972 The interior of the Skye Cottage, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the interior of the Skye Cottage. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A destitute mother, 1850
3478382 A destitute mother, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a destitute mother begging for herself and her baby. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A wealthy boy giving money to a beggar
3478283 A wealthy boy giving money to a beggar; (add.info.: Illustration of a wealthy boy donating money to a mother and child begging on the streets)

Santa Claus visiting a young destitute girl, 1883
3478440 Santa Claus visiting a young destitute girl, 1883; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Santa Claus visiting a young destitute girl, standing outside in the snow)

Green Park, London, 1908 (pastel on board)
650733 Green Park, London, 1908 (pastel on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 35.6x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Green Park, London. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Pastel on board

A young boy giving charity to a destitute mother and child. 1/1/1880 (engraving)
5616017 A young boy giving charity to a destitute mother and child. 1/1/1880 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A mother and child, 1850
3478381 A mother and child, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother and child living in destitute. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Gordon's Boys' Home
5616428 Gordon's Boys' Home; (add.info.: Illustration depicting scenes from Gordon's Boys' Home for destitute boys. The home was set up in memory of Gordon of Khartoum)

Destitute women
5616491 Destitute women; (add.info.: Illustration depicting destitute women awaiting shelter for the night. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1869); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Scottish soldier asking a clerk for an interview with his master, 1827
3478927 Scottish soldier asking a clerk for an interview with his master, 1827; (add.info.: Scottish soldier asking a clerk for an interview with his master)

A destitute mother, 1850
3478284 A destitute mother, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a destitute mother begging for herself and her baby. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Scripture Reader in a Night Shelter': Destitute men lying on the long communal bed slope in a London night shelter
527823 Scripture Reader in a Night Shelter': Destitute men lying on the long communal bed slope in a London night shelter listening to the nightly reading from the Bible before the fish-tail gas

King Cheer - drawn by James Godwin, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
King Cheer - drawn by James Godwin, 1864. Illustration to a poem by George MacDonald. 'King Cheer he reigned in Aureoland

Refugees, Gare de Lyon, Paris, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Refugees, Gare de Lyon, Paris, between c1914 and c1915.

Portrait male model, c1660. Creator: Samuel van Hoogstraten
Portrait male model, c1660

Beggar Boy and His Dog, mid 19th century. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Beggar Boy and His Dog, mid 19th century

Françoise Ravel as Bertrand, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Francoise Ravel as Bertrand, 1855-1859

Blind man with girl, begging on the side of a country road, 1803-1861. Creator: Jakob Josef Eeckhout
Blind man with girl, begging on the side of a country road, 1803-1861

Queue of people waiting, c.1890-c.1920. Creator: Isaac Lazerus Israels
Queue of people waiting, c.1890-c.1920

A Noble Family Distributing Alms in a Park, 1793. Creator: Mathieu Van Brée
A Noble Family Distributing Alms in a Park, 1793

Clothing the Naked, c.1646-c.1649. Creator: Michiel Sweerts
Clothing the Naked, c.1646-c.1649

Refreshing the Thirsty, c.1646-c.1649. Creator: Michiel Sweerts
Refreshing the Thirsty, c.1646-c.1649

Feeding the Hungry, 1646-1649. Creator: Michiel Sweerts
Feeding the Hungry, 1646-1649

Evicted Tenants, 1892. Creator: Erik Henningsen
Evicted Tenants, 1892

Sans asile, 1883. Creator: Fernand Pelez
Sans asile, 1883

Sans asile, 1883. Creator: Fernand Pelez
Sans asile, 1883

Sans asile, 1883. Creator: Fernand Pelez
Sans asile, 1883

Sans asile, 1883. Creator: Fernand Pelez
Sans asile, 1883

Sans asile, 1883. Creator: Fernand Pelez
Sans asile, 1883

Sans asile, 1883. Creator: Fernand Pelez
Sans asile, 1883

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"From Pea Pickers to Street Urchins: A Glimpse into Destitution" Capturing the harsh reality of destitution, this powerful image depicts destitute pea pickers in California during a time of great struggle. The mother of seven children fights against all odds to provide for her family. Transporting us back in time, an etching from 1630 portrays a beggar seated on a bank, highlighting the desperate circumstances faced by those living in poverty centuries ago. Amidst the hardships, hope emerges as we witness boys training aboard the Training Ship Indefatigable - an opportunity for underprivileged youth to escape their destitute lives and build a brighter future. Offering shelter and support, Shaftesbury and Arethusa Boys Homes in Royston, Hertfordshire provided solace for young boys facing destitution – giving them a chance at a better life. In 1936, an old man watches helplessly as his shack is demolished in Kingsdown; symbolizing not only the loss of his home but also the crushing weight of poverty that he must endure. Satirical yet thought-provoking, "MOVE ON POLICE SATIRE" sheds light on society's indifference towards those suffering from destitution - urging us to confront our own biases and take action. Delving into history once again, "The Movings" by Louis Leopold Boilly captures scenes of eviction during 1822 - reminding us that homelessness has plagued humanity throughout time. Through artistry comes empathy as we observe "Playing a Tune, " an oil painting depicting musicians who find solace amidst their impoverished surroundings - showcasing resilience even in dire circumstances. Unveiling the horrors brought upon Ireland during its union with Britain is "Horrors of the Irish Union: Botheration of Poor Pat.