Mice and Beggars
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Mice and Beggars
A dog solicits a donation for his violin-playing companion, but the three students are as poor as church mice.... one carries a portfolio bearing Grandvilles name
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1828 Bearing Beggars Begging Carries Companion Donation Humans Mice Poor Portfolio Students Violin
This evocative image captures the essence of poverty and perseverance in 19th century Europe. The photograph, titled
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Mice and Beggars," depicts a heartwarming scene of a dog soliciting donations for his violin-playing companion. The two animals huddle together on a cold and damp street corner, their meager possessions scattered around them. The dog, with a hopeful expression in his eyes, holds out a hat in the hope of receiving alms from the passersby. The violin-playing companion, a small, thin mouse, sits beside him, his paws poised on the strings of his instrument. His eyes are closed in concentration as he plays a melancholic tune, the sound carrying through the air and touching the hearts of those who hear it. The mouse's portfolio, bearing the name "Grandville," is visible at his side, a testament to his artistic talent and determination. Despite their poverty, the three animals - the dog, the mouse, and the portfolio - exude a sense of dignity and resilience. Their story is a reminder of the human condition, and the ways in which art and music can provide solace and hope in even the most difficult of circumstances. This photograph, taken in 1828, is a historical snapshot of a bygone era, a time when poverty and hardship were a daily reality for many. The image is a poignant reminder of the enduring power of art and music to touch the human soul and inspire compassion and generosity." Mary Evans Picture Library/Mary Evans, London, UK/BRIDgeman Images. This image is not to be reproduced in any form without prior permission from Mary Evans Picture Library.
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