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DORE: LONDON: 1872. Beggars on the street in London
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DORE: LONDON: 1872. Beggars on the street in London
DORE: LONDON: 1872.
Beggars on the street in London. Wood engraving after Gustave Dore from London: A Pilgrimage, 1873
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1872 Blanket Cane Children Dore Gustave Homeless London London A Pilgrimage Poverty Victorian Unhappy
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This print titled "DORE: LONDON: 1872. Beggars on the street in London" takes us back to the late Victorian era, offering a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of poverty and homelessness that plagued the city during that time. The wood engraving, skillfully crafted by Gustave Dore, captures a scene from his renowned work "London: A Pilgrimage" published in 1873. In this evocative image, we see a group of destitute individuals huddled together on a desolate London street. Their tattered clothing and worn-out expressions tell stories of hardship and despair. An old man leans heavily on his cane while an unhappy woman clutches onto her threadbare blanket for warmth. Two children, a boy and girl, stand nearby with solemn faces that betray their innocence lost too soon. Dore's attention to detail brings forth the stark contrast between wealth and poverty in Victorian society. As bustling carriages pass by oblivious to their plight, these beggars are left invisible amidst the grandeur of London's streetscape. This powerful visual serves as a reminder of our shared responsibility towards those less fortunate than ourselves. It prompts reflection on how far we have come in addressing social inequality while urging us to continue striving for compassion and empathy in our modern world.
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