Ragamuffin Collection

This poor young ragamuffin looks up at the night sky and spects Heavens a very SMART
This poor young ragamuffin looks up at the night sky and " spects Heavens a very SMART place" Date: 1950

L'Aumone d'un Mendiant (oil on canvas)
476730 L'Aumone d'un Mendiant (oil on canvas) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); 210.9x175.3 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

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

Other Parisian Children (colour litho)
5992562 Other Parisian Children (colour litho) by Fricero, Catherine Josephine Marie (1878-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Other Parisian Children)

Italian Boy, 1881 (oil on canvas)
OVR374250 Italian Boy, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Heyerdahl, Hans Olaf (1857-1913); 75x47 cm; Drammens Museum, Norway; (add.info.: Italienergutt; ); Photo © O. Vaering

Newspaper boy (oil on canvas)
OVR390554 Newspaper boy (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 59x52 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

The Mitherless Bairn, 1851-93 (oil on canvas)
3822296 The Mitherless Bairn, 1851-93 (oil on canvas) by Faed, Thomas (1826-1900); 92.5x134 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; Scottish, out of copyright

Boys playing knuckle bones (oil on canvas)
450180 Boys playing knuckle bones (oil on canvas) by Barker, Thomas (1769-1847); 77.2x63.2 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; eHolburne Museum; British, out of copyright

Jo, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c. 1890 (colour litho)
LLM405117 Jo, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c.1890 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Edinburgh from Corstorphine
EDB51813 Edinburgh from Corstorphine by MacWhirter, John (1839-1911); City of Edinburgh Museums and Art Galleries, Scotland; Scottish, out of copyright

Fagin, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c. 1890 (colour litho)
LLM405115 Fagin, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c.1890 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A ragged street boy is impressed by the boyish look of a smart young woman. Date: 1926

Whole-length Study of a small boy with faint studies of his face
1076628 Whole-length Study of a small boy with faint studies of his face and his left leg seen from the back, 1852 (pencil with pen & ink on paper) by Pissarro

A Victorian card of a ragamuffin banging a tin drum and walking down a street, c
3603749 A Victorian card of a ragamuffin banging a tin drum and walking down a street, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian card of a ragamuffin with hands in his pockets
3603748 A Victorian card of a ragamuffin with hands in his pockets, broomstick under his arm whistling and walking down a street, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Young Ballad Singer (oil on canvas)
450174 A Young Ballad Singer (oil on canvas) by Barker, Thomas (1769-1847); 48.6x36.8 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; eHolburne Museum; British, out of copyright

News Boy, 1841 (oil on canvas)
3949702 News Boy, 1841 (oil on canvas) by Inman, Henry (1801-46); 77x63.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Codlin, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c. 1890 (colour litho)
LLM405129 Codlin, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c.1890 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jo. from Bleak House, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho)
KDC465779 Jo. from Bleak House, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young homeless boy)

A Ragamuffin
LLM459925 A Ragamuffin by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Ragamuffin. Illustration for Chatterbox annual (Wells Gardner, early 20th century).); © Look and Learn

Bento Goncalves da Silva (1788-1847), Gaucho revolutionary, leader of the Ragamuffin War

Street Arab / Handstand
A London ragamuffin does a handstand Date: 1884

THACKERAY: SLUM, 1876. Scene in Glasgow from The Orphan of Pimlico and other Sketches by William Makepeace Thackeray, 1876

Cissie Milford as Skittles - At The Worlds Mercy
Cissie Milford as Skittles " At The Worlds Mercy." Date: circa 1911

Raw material - Recruits for the St. Georges Wesleyan School
A group of ragamuffin children before recruitment to the boy scouts. Date: 12th March 1910

Gipsy Boy & Dog
A charming portrait of a gypsy boy and his little dog

Street Arab / Cartwheel
A London ragamuffin performs a cartwheel

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"Capturing the Essence of Ragamuffin: A Glimpse into the Lives of Street Children" In L'Aumone d'un Mendiant, an oil on canvas masterpiece, we witness the vulnerability and resilience of a ragamuffin. His tattered clothes and weary expression tell a story of hardship. His Only Friend, another oil on canvas painting, portrays the bond between a young ragamuffin and his loyal companion. Despite their destitution, they find solace in each other's company. This poor young ragamuffin looks up at the night sky and speculates about Heaven—a testament to his intelligence amidst adversity. The stars above serve as a reminder that dreams can still shine bright even for those society overlooks. Other Parisian Children depicted in vibrant color lithographs showcase the camaraderie among these street urchins. Together they navigate life's challenges with resourcefulness and unity. Italian Boy, captured in 1881 through oil on canvas technique, offers a glimpse into the daily struggles faced by impoverished children across Europe. Their tenacity shines through despite their circumstances. The Newspaper boy immortalized in an oil on canvas artwork symbolizes youthful determination as he navigates bustling streets to earn meager wages. Each step taken represents hope for a better future. The Mitherless Bairn (oil on canvas) evokes empathy for orphaned children left to fend for themselves during Victorian times—an emotional portrayal that resonates with viewers even today. Street Arabs of New York City (c. 1900), presented as black-and-white photography, documents urban poverty experienced by countless youth striving to survive against all odds—a stark reminder of societal inequalities prevalent then and now. Boys playing knuckle bones showcases moments of respite from harsh realities—children finding joy amidst adversity through simple games that transport them momentarily away from their hardships.