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London Street Arab, shoeless and in rags, looking longingly at the sweets in a confectioner s
London Street Arab, shoeless and in rags, looking longingly at the sweets in a confectioners window. From Le Voleur Paris 1883. Wood engraving
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Media ID 9764459
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1883 Arab Paris Poverty Rags Street Sweets Voleur Window Wood Confectioner Longingly Shoeless
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Bring a piece of historical London's rich tapestry into your home with our Media Storehouse Metal Print of the iconic image of a London Street Arab, longingly gazing at sweets through a confectioner's window. This evocative wood engraving, originally published in Le Voleur Paris in 1883 by Universal Images Group, is now available in a high-quality metal print that adds a unique artistic touch to any space. With its timeless composition and intricate details, this print is not just a decorative piece, but a conversation starter that transports you back in time.
Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this poignant wood engraving from 1883, titled "London Street Arab" we are transported to the bustling streets of England's capital city. The image captures a young boy, shoeless and clad in tattered rags, gazing longingly through the window of a confectioner's shop. His eyes fixate on the colorful array of sweets that lie just beyond his reach. The scene encapsulates the harsh reality of poverty that plagued many in Victorian Britain. This London street arab represents countless children who found themselves trapped in destitution and deprivation during this era. Despite his dire circumstances, there is an undeniable innocence and longing etched across his face as he yearns for a taste of sweetness amidst the hardships. Through skillful wood engraving techniques, every detail comes to life – from the worn-out soles of his feet to each meticulously crafted candy displayed behind the glass pane. The artist masterfully conveys not only the physical surroundings but also evokes empathy for those living on society's fringes. This powerful visual narrative serves as a reminder of both societal inequality and resilience in adversity. It prompts us to reflect upon our own privileges while igniting compassion towards those less fortunate than ourselves. As we gaze into this snapshot frozen in time, let it serve as an enduring symbol urging us to strive for a more equitable world where no child has to yearn for something as simple as a sweet treat through a confectioner's window.
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