LONDON: VAGRANTS, 1861. Vagrants in the Casual Ward of Workhouse. Wood engraving fromhe first (1861) edition of Henry Mayhews London Labour and The London Poor

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LONDON: VAGRANTS, 1861. Vagrants in the Casual Ward of Workhouse. Wood engraving fromhe first (1861) edition of Henry Mayhews London Labour and The London Poor

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Baby Henri London Labour And The London Mayhew Mother Poverty Slum Vagrant

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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of poverty in 1861 London. Titled "LONDON: VAGRANTS, 1861" it depicts a scene from the Casual Ward of a workhouse, as documented by Henry Mayhew in his renowned book "London Labour and The London Poor". In this engraving, we see a group of vagrants huddled together in what appears to be a dimly lit room. Among them is a young girl, her face etched with weariness beyond her years. She stands alongside her mother, who cradles a baby in her arms. These women represent the struggles faced by countless families living on the fringes of society during this era. The artist's attention to detail brings out the starkness of their surroundings - dilapidated walls and worn-out wooden furniture create an atmosphere that reflects their destitution. This image serves as a reminder that poverty knows no boundaries; it affects people from all walks of life. Through this historical snapshot, we are transported back to Victorian England where social inequality was rampant. It prompts us to reflect on how far we have come since then while also acknowledging that there is still much work to be done in addressing poverty and its underlying causes. Displayed by The Granger Collection's Art on Demand platform, this print serves as both an artistic piece and an important historical document capturing the lived experiences of those marginalized by society at that time.

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