Down And Out Collection

Gin Lane, 1751. Artist: William Hogarth
Gin Lane, 1751.The scene is the St Giles slums. A child falls to its death from the arms of its drunk mother who sits with ulcerated legs. A skeletal figure holds an empty glass

Gin Lane, February 1, 1751. Creator: William Hogarth
Gin Lane, February 1, 1751

Dinner for the poor in celebration of the coronation of King Edward VII, London, 1902. Food was provided for half a million of Londons poor for the occasion

Une Rixe Dans Un Asile De Nuit A Londres (engraving)
2783364 Une Rixe Dans Un Asile De Nuit A Londres (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Rixe Dans Un Asile De Nuit A Londres)

Crippled beggar with child (engraving)
7239661 Crippled beggar with child (engraving) by Quast, Pieter Jansz (1605-47) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: After a work from the 1630s by Pieter Jansz Quast.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Crippled beggar with child (engraving)
7239662 Crippled beggar with child (engraving) by Quast, Pieter Jansz (1605-47) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: After a work from the 1630s by Pieter Jansz Quast.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Beggar with his begging bowl (engraving)
7239660 Beggar with his begging bowl (engraving) by Quast, Pieter Jansz (1605-47) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: After a work from the 1630s by Pieter Jansz Quast.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Beggar leaning on a Stick (pen & ink on paper)
LMG142829 Beggar leaning on a Stick (pen & ink on paper) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; Dutch

The Vagabonds (oil on canvas)
CHT168611 The Vagabonds (oil on canvas) by Muenier, Jules Alexis (1863-1942); Assemblee Nationale Palais-Bourbon, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Be Up and Doing and You Won t Be Down and Out (colour litho)
2815979 Be Up and Doing and You Won t Be Down and Out (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Be Up and Doing and You Won t Be Down and Out)

Down and out: an hour snatched from care on Blackfriars Bridge (b / w photo)
3637707 Down and out: an hour snatched from care on Blackfriars Bridge (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Down and out)

Dining room of the Church Army shelter for the homeless in Westminster (b / w photo)
3637620 Dining room of the Church Army shelter for the homeless in Westminster (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Workshop of the Morning Post Embankment home for Londons homeless (b / w photo)
3637619 Workshop of the Morning Post Embankment home for Londons homeless (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Salvation Army shelter in Blackfriars Road, Southwark (b / w photo)
3637618 Salvation Army shelter in Blackfriars Road, Southwark (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salvation Army shelter in Blackfriars Road)

Night shelter for homeless women in London (colour litho)
2782331 Night shelter for homeless women in London (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Night shelter for homeless women in London)

Hostel for down-and-outs (colour litho)
2795602 Hostel for down-and-outs (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hostel for down-and-outs. L Hotellerie a 4 sous)

The Cry of the Poor, cover of Le Chambard Socialiste magazine
CHT211456 The Cry of the Poor, cover of Le Chambard Socialiste magazine, 3rd February 1894 (colour lithograph) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

When one has to go... caricature of a visit to the Mont de Piete
CHT178718 When one has to go... caricature of a visit to the Mont de Piete pawnbrokers, 1822 (colour litho) by Feuchere, (fl.1822) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Homeless tenants evicted from condemned houses on Leather Lane, Holborn, London, 1891 (engraving)
5216804 Homeless tenants evicted from condemned houses on Leather Lane, Holborn, London, 1891 (engraving) by English School

Soup kitchen providing food for the poor, Leicester Square, London (engraving)
5235489 Soup kitchen providing food for the poor, Leicester Square, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soup kitchen providing food for the poor)

Cartoon depicting two tramps, from the April Fools Day ( Poisson d
DGC288184 Cartoon depicting two tramps, from the April Fools Day ( Poisson d Avril ) edition of La Baionette magazine, 29 March 1917 (litho) by French School

Anthropomorphic cats (chromolitho)
5996049 Anthropomorphic cats (chromolitho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anthropomorphic cats. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Washing day in The Strand, by the Gladstone Memorial, Sunday, a tramp takes the opportunity of the empty streets to do some washing. He was later found out by a patrolling policeman and moved

Washing day in The Strand, by the Gladstone Memorial, Sunday, a tramp takes the opportunity of the empty streets to do some washing. He was later found out by a patrolling policeman and moved

FRENCH SOUP KITCHEN
French down-and-outs queue for a bouchee du pain (mouthful of bread) in a Paris street. Date: 1895

Charity of the students; the soup kitchen at Butte-aux-Cailles, Paris, 1894. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
Charity of the students; the soup kitchen at Butte-aux-Cailles, Paris, 1894. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 5th February 1894

Crippled beggar with child. After a work from the 1630s by Pieter Jansz Quast

Beggar with his begging bowl. After a work from the 1630s by Pieter Jansz Quast

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Man looking at sad robot sitting on sidewalk in futuristic city

Scripture Reader in a Night Refuge, from London, a Pilgrimage, written
XJF396028 Scripture Reader in a Night Refuge, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrold (1826-84), engraved by Stephane Pannemaker (1847-1930) and A. Doms, pub

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"Down and Out: A Glimpse into the Harsh Realities of Poverty through Art" Step back in time to 1751, as we enter the haunting world of "Gin Lane, " a powerful artwork by William Hogarth. This depiction of London's slums reveals the devastating consequences of alcoholism and poverty on society. Fast forward to February 1, 1751, where Hogarth once again captures our attention with his creation "Dinner for the poor in celebration of the coronation of King Edward VII. " In this scene, we witness an attempt to bring joy amidst destitution during a momentous occasion. Moving forward to another engraving titled "Une Rixe Dans Un Asile De Nuit A Londres, " we are confronted with a disturbing reality - violence within night shelters. The image portrays the struggles faced by those seeking refuge from their hardships. In yet another engraving, a crippled beggar clings onto hope while caring for his child. Their intertwined lives symbolize resilience amidst adversity and remind us that compassion is needed even in our darkest moments. The begging bowl becomes a poignant symbol in another engraving, representing both desperation and survival. It serves as a reminder that many individuals rely on charity just to sustain themselves day after day. A beggar leaning on a stick evokes feelings of weariness but also determination. Despite physical limitations, this figure refuses to succumb entirely to despair and instead finds strength within himself. "The Vagabonds, " an oil painting capturing wandering souls searching for solace, reminds us that homelessness can affect anyone at any given time. It urges us not only to empathize but also take action against societal injustices. Amidst these somber depictions emerges an uplifting message conveyed through vibrant colors in "Be Up and Doing and You Won't Be Down and Out. " This lithograph encourages perseverance despite life's challenges – reminding us that resilience can lead to triumph. A black and white photograph titled "Down and Out.