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The Distress at Sheffield, distributing Soup at Brightside (engraving)
1106493 The Distress at Sheffield, distributing Soup at Brightside (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Distress at Sheffield, distributing Soup at Brightside. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 January 1879.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22209926
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Charity Despair Desperation Distress Distressed Distributing Misery Sheffield Soup Soup Kitchens Wretch Brightside
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The Distress at Sheffield, distributing Soup at Brightside
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captures a poignant moment in history, revealing the harsh realities of poverty and the resilience of humanity. This powerful engraving by Harry Furniss depicts a scene from 1879 when Sheffield was plagued by distress and despair. In this evocative image, we witness an act of charity amidst overwhelming misery. The soup kitchen at Brightside becomes a beacon of hope for those who have fallen on hard times. As destitute men, women, and children gather around, their faces etched with wretchedness and desperation, volunteers tirelessly distribute bowls of nourishing soup. The artist's attention to detail allows us to feel the weight of their suffering. Each figure is meticulously rendered with expressions that reflect deep anguish and weariness. Yet amid this sea of despair, there is also a glimmer of compassion as individuals reach out to one another in solidarity. Through this artwork, Furniss sheds light on the stark disparities between social classes during Victorian England. It serves as a reminder that even in times of great hardship, acts of kindness can provide solace and restore faith in humanity. "The Distress at Sheffield" stands as both a historical document capturing an era marked by poverty and inequality while also serving as an enduring symbol for the power of empathy and communal support in times of crisis.
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