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The Last of the Jews, All That Was Left, 1828-1896. Creator: Augustus Hoppin
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The Last of the Jews, All That Was Left, 1828-1896. Creator: Augustus Hoppin
The Last of the Jews, All That Was Left, 1828-1896
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1860s Anti Jewish Anti Semitic Anti Semitism Antisemitic Antisemitism Flying Ink On Paper Pawn Shop Pawnbroker Pawnshop Ragged Remains Ripped Scarecrow Sign Tattered Top Hat Tophat Torn View To Sea Walters Art Museum Pawnbrokers Pen And Ink Drawing
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The Last of the Jews, All That Was Left, 1828-1896" is a poignant and thought-provoking pen and ink drawing by American artist Augustus Hoppin, created in the 1860s. This powerful image captures the essence of rural poverty and the lingering effects of anti-Semitism in America during the nineteenth century. The central figure of the drawing is an elderly Jewish pawnbroker, dressed in tattered clothing and wearing a tattered top hat and a ragged coat. He sits outside his pawn shop, surrounded by the barren landscape of a coastal field. A scarecrow stands in the background, serving as a stark reminder of the desolation and isolation that comes with poverty. The pawnbroker's appearance and the title of the drawing suggest that he is the last remaining member of the Jewish community in this rural area. The birds in flight above him and the empty sign above the shop add to the sense of abandonment and loss. The use of black and white ink on heavy white paper enhances the drawing's mood of melancholy and despair. Despite the bleak setting, Hoppin's masterful use of line and form brings the pawnbroker to life, imbuing him with a quiet dignity and resilience. The drawing is a powerful reminder of the struggles faced by marginalized communities in America during this period and the enduring impact of anti-Semitic attitudes. Today, "The Last of the Jews, All That Was Left, 1828-1896" is an important work of regionalist art that continues to resonate with audiences and inspire new generations of artists and scholars. It is a testament to Hoppin's skill as an illustrator and his ability to capture the complexities of American life in the nineteenth century.
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