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Siege farming. Workers harvesting cabbages grown in a city square during the siege of Leningrad in 1942. The city was besieged by German forces for 872 days from 8 September 1941

DEPRESSION CARTOON, 1932. During the presidential campaign of 1932, an unemployed man contemplates President Hoovers optimistic assessment of the state of the country

CIVIL WAR: FOOD SHORTAGE. A Dangerous Novelty in Memphis. Cartoon comment on the food shortage in Memphis following the citys occupation by Union forces during the American Civil War, 6 June 1862

CONFEDERATE FASTING, 1863. Cartoon from a northern newspaper poking fun at Confederate President Jefferson Davis proclamation of a Day of fasting, humiliation and prayer, 27 March 1863

BLACK LIFE, 1877. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1877

Hunger - For three years America has fought starvation in Belgium Will you eat less wheat, meat, fats and sugar that we may still send food in ship loads?. Poster showing starving women and children

Exterior of Whitechapel Workhouse, 1855
Frozen out dock labourers wait to receive bread from Whitechapel Workhouse, 1855. Dock workers and owners of waterside premises faced starvation in the face of frost on the Thames

Coloured SEM of intestine, showing coeliac disease
Coeliac disease. Coloured Scanning Electron Micro- graph (SEM) of the wall of the small intestine, showing coeliac disease

Anorexic woman, conceptual image
MODEL RELEASED. Anorexic woman. Conceptual image of a thin anorexic woman being haunted by the image of an unrealistically thin doll

Anorexic woman
MODEL RELEASED. Anorexic woman. Abdomen of a young woman showing weight loss due to anorexia nervosa, a psychological disorder in which people intentionally starve themselves

FRENCH REVOLUTION, 1795-96. Scarcity and privation in Paris during the 4th year of the French Revolution, 1795-96. Gouache by Pierre-Etienne Le Sueur

LABOR CARTOON, 1904. Social Welfare for Workers. Cartoon from Simplicissimus, 1904, by Theodor Heine. The caption translates: You see, my children, I now eat this sausage

Captain James Fitzjamess Cabin aboard HMS Erebus, 1845
Engraving showing Captain James Fitzjamess cabin aboard HMS Erebus, pictured shortly before departure, 1845. In 1845 the British Admiralty sent two polar exploration ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror

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"Starvation: A Grim Reality Captured in Art and History" In the haunting world of art, it has been depicted as a harrowing reminder of human suffering throughout history. One such portrayal is William Hogarth's "Gin Lane, " an engraving that exposes the devastating consequences of alcoholism and poverty in 18th-century London. This dark depiction serves as a stark warning against the perils of indulgence. Fast forward to 1845, where another tale unfolds on treacherous Arctic seas. The ill-fated expedition led by Captain Sir John Franklin aboard HMS Erebus and HMS Terror sought to conquer uncharted territories but instead succumbed to hunger, cold, and despair. Captain Francis Crozier valiantly battled starvation alongside his crewmates until their tragic demise. Meanwhile, distant lands witnessed desperate struggles for survival amidst icy isolation. The Enterprise and Investigator ships found themselves surrounded by unforgiving ice in Barrow Strait during their search for the Northwest Passage. These brave explorers faced unimaginable hardships as they fought against dwindling supplies and relentless hunger. Throughout history, stories like these echo through time with chilling resonance. In mid-17th century Europe, Barthel Beham's "Cimon and Pero" depicts a daughter sacrificing her own sustenance to feed her imprisoned father—a testament to love prevailing over extreme deprivation. Similarly heart-wrenching is Peter Paul Rubens' masterpiece "Roman Charity. " Inspired by ancient Roman folklore, it portrays a daughter breastfeeding her starving father who had been sentenced to death—a profound symbol of selflessness even in dire circumstances. Closer to home lies Charles Dickens' poignant narrative depicting life within workhouses—places meant for refuge but often breeding grounds for destitution. His iconic scene from "Oliver Twist" shows young Oliver asking for more food—an act met with stupefied astonishment from those responsible for his well-being.