Source Size = 3732 x 4956

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Liszt Collection

Source Size = 3732 x 4956

A VISIT TO THE NATIONAL ORPHAN HOME, HAM COMMON, SURREY: 1. View of the Home from the Common. 2. Scrubbing the Dormitories. 3. In the Laundry. 4. In the Playground

Liszt Collection of nineteenth-century engravings and images to browse and enjoy

Media ID 12971239

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1874 Engraving Abandoned Human Laundry National Orphaned Unparented Parentless Outlook Parama Person Playground Prospect Surrey Visit Vista Dormitories Ham Common Scrubbing

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This print from the Liszt Collection takes us back in time to a significant moment in history - a visit to the National Orphan Home at Ham Common, Surrey. The image is beautifully engraved, showcasing the illustrative technique of 1874 and exuding a distinct Victorian charm. The photograph offers an insightful glimpse into life within this orphanage, capturing four distinct scenes. Firstly, we are presented with a panoramic view of the Home from the Common, providing an outlook onto its vast surroundings. Next, we witness children diligently scrubbing the dormitories as they contribute to maintaining their living space. In another frame, young ones can be seen engaged in laundry duties, learning valuable skills that would serve them well later in life. Lastly, we are transported to the playground where these parentless children find solace and joy amidst their challenging circumstances. This vintage depiction not only serves as a historical record but also evokes emotions of empathy and compassion towards those who were abandoned or left without parents during that era. Through this engraving's retro-styled aesthetic and cultural significance, it reminds us of our shared responsibility to care for vulnerable members of society. It stands as a testament to how art can capture moments frozen in time while simultaneously inspiring reflection on our own humanity.

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