Begger Collection

Grandpa
Miroslaw Prybinski

Grandfather
Miroslaw Prybinski

Muslim woman, N.W.F.P
3788933 Muslim woman, N.W.F.P.; (add.info.: Muslim woman, North West Frontier Province. Caption reads: Phatani Begging Woman'. Photograph taken early 20th century)

Bujumbura, Burundi. A woman begs outside a convent school

Contrasts of Venice
Dan Edwards

look within self
HIRAK BHATTACHARJEE

Entrance of the Parc du Raincy, c. 1754-93 (gouache on paper)
MMT409230 Entrance of the Parc du Raincy, c.1754-93 (gouache on paper) by Carmontelle, (Louis Carrogis) (1717-1806); 34x44 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

The Defendant (engraving)
606866 The Defendant (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Defendant); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

A Dervish and a Religious Dance of Shi ite Islam (chromolitho)
735471 A Dervish and a Religious Dance of Shi ite Islam (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dervish and a Religious Dance of Shi ite Islam)

Toby, a well known imposter (engraving)
609361 Toby, a well known imposter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toby, a well known imposter); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Beggar leaning on a stick, c. 1630 (etching)
5979144 Beggar leaning on a stick, c.1630 (etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 8.5x4.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Good Samaritan
Fabrizio Salerno

Mikhail Mordkin (1925)
Mikhail Mordkinin the role of the Italian Begger (1925) Date: 1925

A tramp sitting next to a fire
A tramp sitting next to the fire he has made. A pot is boiling over it. Date: C. 1920s

A homeless woman sleeping rough and begging on the streets of Leeds UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Legend of Semerwater
Where Semerwater in Wenslydale now lies, there was once a proud city until its citizens refused charity to an angel disguised as a begger & were cursed

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In the bustling city of Bujumbura, Burundi, a woman finds herself standing outside a convent school. She is a beggar, her weary eyes reflecting the hardships she has endured. As I observe her from afar, I can't help but wonder what lies within her soul. Just like the intricate details in the Entrance of the Parc du Raincy painting or the captivating strokes in The Defendant engraving, this beggar's story remains untold. Behind her weathered appearance and tattered clothes, there may be hidden depths waiting to be discovered. Perhaps she yearns for solace and spiritual guidance akin to A Dervish and a Religious Dance of Shi ite Islam depicted in chromolitho form. Or maybe she possesses an audacious spirit similar to Toby, a well-known imposter immortalized through an engraving. As I gaze at Beggar leaning on a stick etching from centuries ago, I realize that begging has been part of human existence throughout history. It reminds us of our shared vulnerability and humanity. Yet amidst these tales of struggle and destitution emerges hope - just like the Good Samaritan who selflessly aided those in need without judgment or prejudice. In every corner of this world, acts of kindness have the power to transform lives. Mikhail Mordkin's powerful dance moves captured in 1925 remind me that even those society deems as "beggars" possess immense talent and potential waiting to be unleashed upon this world if given an opportunity. Whether it is a tramp seeking warmth next to a fire or Kiyomizudera temple monk humbly begging for alms before their sacred gate – we are all interconnected by our shared experiences. So let us not merely pass by with indifference but instead look deep within ourselves when encountering someone less fortunate than us. For within each beggar lies stories untold; stories that could teach us empathy, compassion, and the true meaning of humanity.