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Houses of the Dangerous Classes (engraving)
5213647 Houses of the Dangerous Classes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Houses of the Dangerous Classes, Hot-beds of Evil. Illustration for The Builder, 10 January 1863.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22775214
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the haunting beauty and social commentary of Houses of the Dangerous Classes, an engraving from the 19th century by the English School. This captivating fine art print, available through Media Storehouse from Fine Art Finder (5213647), offers a glimpse into a bygone era, revealing the stark contrast between the living conditions of the working class and the privileged. Add this evocative piece to your collection and ignite conversations about history, social justice, and the power of art to provoke thought.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
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This print titled "Houses of the Dangerous Classes" takes us back to 19th-century England, offering a glimpse into the dark underbelly of society. The engraving, part of a private collection, showcases the intricate architecture that housed the so-called dangerous classes. The image transports us to narrow alleys and residential roads where these dilapidated buildings stood as hot-beds of evil. Constructed with coal-stained bricks and nestled in cramped court yards, they served as breeding grounds for crime and despair. The artist's attention to detail is remarkable; every cracked window pane and crooked chimney speaks volumes about the lives led within these walls. The architect's intent becomes clear - creating an environment that perpetuates hardship rather than providing solace. As we follow the winding path through this maze-like neighborhood, we can almost smell the stench of poverty mingling with barley from nearby fields. It is here that society sowed its tares, neglecting those who needed help most desperately. This thought-provoking engraving originally appeared in The Builder on January 10th, 1863. Its inclusion in Look and Learn's collection ensures its preservation for generations to come. Let this haunting image serve as a reminder of our responsibility to uplift all members of society lest we allow such houses of darkness to rise again.
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