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The Hanover Square Rooms when Queen Victoria took the private view of the fancy fair in aid of foreigners in distress, held on 19 June 1833 (engraving)
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The Hanover Square Rooms when Queen Victoria took the private view of the fancy fair in aid of foreigners in distress, held on 19 June 1833 (engraving)
560181 The Hanover Square Rooms when Queen Victoria took the private view of the fancy fair in aid of foreigners in distress, held on 19 June 1833 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hanover Square Rooms when Queen Victoria took the private view of the fancy fair in aid of foreigners in distress, held on 19 June 1833. Credited to Ferdinand Flor.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection
Media ID 23187216
© Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection / Bridgeman Images
Despair Desperation Distress Distressed Fair Fancy Foreigners Hanover Square Rooms Misery Private Wretch Queen Victoria
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This engraving, titled "The Hanover Square Rooms when Queen Victoria took the private view of the fancy fair in aid of foreigners in distress, held on 19 June 1833" transports us back to a significant moment in history. The image depicts a grand hall filled with bustling activity and ornate decorations. Queen Victoria herself can be seen at the center, surrounded by her entourage. The occasion was an elaborate fancy fair organized to raise funds for foreigners facing dire circumstances. On that fateful day in June 1833, London's Hanover Square Rooms became a haven for compassion and charity. The atmosphere is palpable as visitors from all walks of life gather to support those less fortunate. Amidst the opulence and merriment, one cannot ignore the underlying theme of misery and despair that brought everyone together. The artist skillfully captures this juxtaposition between joyous festivities and the plight of distressed individuals seeking aid. Each figure within this intricate scene tells their own story – from wretched souls desperately hoping for relief to compassionate benefactors offering assistance. This engraving serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst wealth and privilege, there exists great suffering beyond our immediate awareness. "The Hanover Square Rooms when Queen Victoria took the private view of the fancy fair in aid of foreigners in distress" encapsulates both historical significance and human empathy. It invites us to reflect upon our collective responsibility towards those experiencing hardship while marveling at the beauty found within acts of kindness.
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