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Children Sleep Rough  /  C19



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Children Sleep Rough / C19

A London slum street at night - in Newport Market a policemans bullseye reveals children sleeping rough, old women huddled in corners

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Media ID 576397

© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10015127

1867 Corners Huddled Newport Reveals Rough Sleep Sleeping Slum


20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print

Introducing the compelling "Children Sleep Rough / C19" canvas print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us back in time, capturing the raw reality of a London slum street at night. The haunting scene unfolds as a policeman's bullseye becomes the only source of light, revealing children huddled together for warmth, and old women seeking refuge in dimly-lit corners. This powerful canvas print is an unforgettable addition to any space, serving as a poignant reminder of the past and the resilience of the human spirit. Embrace history and inspire conversation with this striking piece from the Media Storehouse range.

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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.


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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph, taken in 1867, captures a poignant and unforgettable scene from the heart of a 19th century London slum. The dimly lit Newport Market comes alive with the shadows of old women huddled in corners, seeking shelter and warmth from the cold night air. Amidst the chaos and grime of the bustling market, the innocence and vulnerability of the children sleeping rough on the cobblestone streets is starkly revealed by the glowing policeman's bullseye. The image transports us back in time to an era when poverty and social inequality were rampant, and the plight of the urban poor was a daily reality. The photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the harsh living conditions that existed before the advent of modern welfare systems and social safety nets. The photograph, held in the esteemed Mary Evans Picture Library, is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the social history of Britain during the Victorian era. It offers a glimpse into the lives of the marginalized and forgotten, and underscores the importance of empathy and compassion in the face of human suffering. The photograph's composition is masterful, with the play of light and shadow creating a sense of depth and texture that draws the viewer in. The use of the bullseye as a framing device adds a layer of symbolism, emphasizing the idea that the children and women are targets of societal neglect and indifference. Overall, this photograph is a powerful and poignant reminder of the past, and a call to action for us to remember and learn from the lessons of history. It is a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit, and a reminder of the importance of working towards a more equitable and just society for all.

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