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Canvas Print : Houseless and Hungry by Luke Fildes
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Houseless and Hungry by Luke Fildes
A study entitled Houseless and Hungry by Luke Fildes depicting homeless paupers queuing outside the casual ward of a London workhouse. A policeman stands at the left of the scene
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Media ID 4470553
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1869 Casual Cold Fildes Homeless Homelessness Hungry L Aw Luke Paupers Poor Poverty Queue Queuing Ragged Shabby Study Tramp Tramps Vagrant Vagrants Ward Workhouse Workhouses Houseless
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection, featuring the hauntingly poignant artwork "Houseless and Hungry" by Luke Fildes. This iconic image, obtained from Mary Evans Prints Online under rights managed license, showcases a powerful social commentary of the harsh realities of poverty in Victorian England. The painting depicts a long queue of homeless paupers, their hollow eyes reflecting desperation, as they wait outside a London workhouse. A stern policeman stands guard, adding to the somber atmosphere. Bring this historical masterpiece into your home and start a conversation with our high-quality canvas prints. Each print is meticulously crafted using premium materials to ensure vibrant colors and sharp details, preserving the original artwork's essence. Transform your living space into a gallery with the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection, and let the story of "Houseless and Hungry" inspire and provoke thought.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Houseless and Hungry" is a powerful and poignant study by renowned Victorian artist Luke Fildes, capturing the harsh realities of poverty and homelessness in London during the late 1800s. The black-and-white photographic print depicts a long queue of paupers, huddled together outside the casual ward of a workhouse. Their ragged and shabby clothes, exposed to the cold and damp weather, are a testament to their desperate circumstances. At the left of the scene, a policeman stands sternly, keeping order in the chaotic scene. The workhouse, a symbol of the harsh and unforgiving welfare system of the time, looms ominously in the background. The title "Houseless and Hungry" underscores the desperate plight of these individuals, who were forced to queue for the meager relief offered by the workhouse. The image, created in 1869, is a stark reminder of the living conditions faced by the poor and homeless during the Victorian era. It highlights the stark contrast between the haves and the have-nots, and the inadequacy of the welfare system to address the root causes of poverty. The image also serves as a reminder of the importance of social welfare and housing policies, which have evolved significantly since the 1860s. Luke Fildes was a prominent British painter and etcher, known for his social commentary and realistic depictions of everyday life. "Houseless and Hungry" is one of his most famous works, and it continues to resonate with audiences today, serving as a reminder of the ongoing struggle against poverty and homelessness.
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