Blind Beggar Collection

Tall blind beggar with stick and cap, seller of penny religious tracts, in front of Mr
FLO5000814 Tall blind beggar with stick and cap, seller of penny religious tracts, in front of Mr. Whitbread's brewery, London

Silent blind beggar wear a sign that reads Pray pity the Blind, selling penny tracts from his hat
FLO5000800 Silent blind beggar wear a sign that reads Pray pity the Blind, selling penny tracts from his hat. Copperplate etching drawn and engraved by John Thomas Smith from his Vagabondiana

William Kinlock, blind beggar, with begging bowl. Begs at Furnival's Inn and Portugal Street
FLO5000888 William Kinlock, blind beggar, with begging bowl. Begs at Furnival's Inn and Portugal Street. Worked as a lathe turner before losing his sight under Lord Heathfield at the Siege of

Blind Charles Wood with organ and dancing dog, the real learned English dog Bob, in front of the Privy Garden wall
FLO5000822 Blind Charles Wood with organ and dancing dog, the real learned English dog Bob, in front of the Privy Garden wall

Blind beggar with walking stick attended by a young boy, frequently seen at Finsbury Square and Bunhill Row, London
FLO5000772 Blind beggar with walking stick attended by a young boy, frequently seen at Finsbury Square and Bunhill Row, London

Teetotal blind beggar who sold halfpenny ballads on the beggars road near Bethnal Green
FLO5000815 Teetotal blind beggar who sold halfpenny ballads on the beggars road near Bethnal Green. Copperplate etching drawn and engraved by John Thomas Smith from his Vagabondiana

George Dyball, a blind beggar who dressed in a sailor's uniform, and his dog Nelson with begging bowl
FLO5000762 George Dyball, a blind beggar who dressed in a sailor's uniform, and his dog Nelson with begging bowl. Another blind begging couple behind him

Blind Priscilla, the patchwork quilt-making industrious beggar of St. James, Clerkenwell
FLO5000825 Blind Priscilla, the patchwork quilt-making industrious beggar of St. James, Clerkenwell, in front of Spa-fields reservoir waterworks

Notorious blind beggar in costume of a survivor of the Battle of Waterloo with a portrait of a wounded sailor on his
FLO5000770 Notorious blind beggar in costume of a survivor of the Battle of Waterloo with a portrait of a wounded sailor on his chest

The Eastern Question, Sketches at Constantinople (engraving)
1059239 The Eastern Question, Sketches at Constantinople (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eastern Question, Sketches at Constantinople)

The Young knight that Married pretty Betty, illustration from
489674 The Young knight that Married pretty Betty, illustration from Chap-books of the Eighteenth Century by John Ashton, pub

Allegory of Poverty, 1630s (oil on panel)
ALM283427 Allegory of Poverty, 1630s (oil on panel) by Venne, Adriaen Pietersz. van de (1589-1662); 54.6x42.2 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio

The Blind Beggar and the Pharisees (engraving)
5992466 The Blind Beggar and the Pharisees (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blind Beggar and the Pharisees)

Blind Beggar of the Ancient Type (engraving)
5991179 Blind Beggar of the Ancient Type (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind Beggar of the Ancient Type)

Sketches in the Northern Provinces of Brazil (engraving)
1596319 Sketches in the Northern Provinces of Brazil (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in the Northern Provinces of Brazil)

Blind Beggar Attributed Dolamore & Bullock British
The Blind Beggar; Attributed to Dolamore & Bullock (British, active 1855 - 1869); about 1862; Albumen silver print

Blind Beggar Alphonse Legros French 1837-1911
The Blind Beggar. Alphonse Legros (French, 1837-1911). Drypoint

The Blind Beggar. by Edwin Bale

the Blind Beggar. by J. L. Dyckmans. in the National Gallery. 1859
" the Blind Beggar." by J.L. Dyckmans. in the National Gallery. 1859

The Blind Beggar. by Edwin Bale

the Blind Beggar. by J. L. Dyckmans. in the National Gallery. 1859
" the Blind Beggar." by J.L. Dyckmans. in the National Gallery. 1859

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"The Blind Beggar: A Tale of Resilience and Compassion" In the midst of The Eastern Question, where political tensions ran high, a captivating engraving titled "Sketches at Constantinople" depicted a scene that touched the hearts of many. Amongst the bustling streets, there stood a blind beggar, his outstretched hand seeking solace in the kindness of strangers. Across different lands and eras, artists sought to capture the essence of this enigmatic figure. In "The Young Knight that Married pretty Betty, " an illustration from an unknown source, we witness love transcending societal barriers as a knight embraces a blind beggar with tenderness. Meanwhile, an allegorical painting from the 1630s called "Allegory of Poverty" portrayed poverty personified as a blind beggar on panel. This artwork served as a poignant reminder of society's obligation to uplift those less fortunate. In another powerful engraving entitled "The Blind Beggar and the Pharisees, " we are confronted with hypocrisy and judgment. It serves as a cautionary tale against dismissing individuals based solely on their outward appearance or circumstances. From distant Brazil to war-torn Ashantee in Africa, depictions of blind beggars persisted across continents. Engravings such as "Sketches in Northern Provinces of Brazil" and "The Ashantee War" shed light on both local struggles and global conflicts while reminding us that hardship knows no boundaries. Amongst renowned artists who tackled this subject were Dolamore & Bullock from Britain and Alphonse Legros from France. Their works attributed to them showcased their unique perspectives on blindness and destitution. Within art galleries worldwide, masterpieces like Edwin Bale's rendition simply titled "The Blind Beggar" or J. L Dyckmans' piece housed within London's National Gallery in 1859 continue to captivate audiences with their evocative portrayals. Through these various artistic interpretations, the blind beggar emerges as a symbol of resilience and compassion.