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"Capturing the Essence of Impoverished Lives: A Glimpse into History" Step back in time to the 1970s, where Southbank

Background imageImpoverished Collection: The Wine Duty, or The Triumph of Bacchus and Silenus with John Bulls Remonstrance

The Wine Duty, or The Triumph of Bacchus and Silenus with John Bulls Remonstrance
NCO190469 The Wine Duty, or The Triumph of Bacchus and Silenus with John Bulls Remonstrance, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Outward Bound, The Quay of Dublin, engraved by T. H. Maguire

Outward Bound, The Quay of Dublin, engraved by T. H. Maguire
NYH189006 Outward Bound, The Quay of Dublin, engraved by T.H. Maguire, 1854 (colour litho) (see 189921) by Nicol, J (19th century) (after); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageImpoverished Collection: The women of Les Halles marching to Versailles, 5th October 1789 (w / c on paper)

The women of Les Halles marching to Versailles, 5th October 1789 (w / c on paper)
CHT202147 The women of Les Halles marching to Versailles, 5th October 1789 (w/c on paper) by Janinet, Jean-Francois (1752-1814); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageImpoverished Collection: The Eruption of the Mountain, or The Horrors of the Bocca del Inferno

The Eruption of the Mountain, or The Horrors of the Bocca del Inferno
NCO191756 The Eruption of the Mountain, or The Horrors of the Bocca del Inferno published by Hannah Humphrey in 1794 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Background imageImpoverished Collection: The Friend of the People & his Petty New Tax Gatherer, paying John Bull a visit

The Friend of the People & his Petty New Tax Gatherer, paying John Bull a visit
NCO190417 The Friend of the People & his Petty New Tax Gatherer, paying John Bull a visit, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Profile Study of an Elderly Man, 1884 (oil on panel)

Profile Study of an Elderly Man, 1884 (oil on panel)
Ma225419 Profile Study of an Elderly Man, 1884 (oil on panel) by Faed, John (1820-1902); 15.2x13 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Group of Yemenite Jews, c. 1898-1911 (b / w photo)

Group of Yemenite Jews, c. 1898-1911 (b / w photo)
PEF446179 Group of Yemenite Jews, c.1898-1911 (b/w photo) by American Photographer; Palestine Exploration Fund, London, UK; ePalestine Exploration Fund; American, out of copyright

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Soldiers looting a peasant family, c. 1650 (oil on canvas)

Soldiers looting a peasant family, c. 1650 (oil on canvas)
ALM403400 Soldiers looting a peasant family, c.1650 (oil on canvas) by Lingelbach, Johannes (1622-74); 41.9x55.6 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Cottage Door, c. 1780 (oil on canvas)

Cottage Door, c. 1780 (oil on canvas)
HEH416334 Cottage Door, c.1780 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 148x120 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Punkawallahs, c. 1860-80s

Punkawallahs, c. 1860-80s
498625 Punkawallahs, c. 1860-80s by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; out of copyright

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Reverend John Wesleys Study, Orphan House, Newcastle, 1856 (oil on canvas)

Reverend John Wesleys Study, Orphan House, Newcastle, 1856 (oil on canvas)
1212930 Reverend John Wesleys Study, Orphan House, Newcastle, 1856 (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); 61.3x46.1 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Vagrant couple with a dog (chalk and pen & ink on paper)

Vagrant couple with a dog (chalk and pen & ink on paper)
1449072 Vagrant couple with a dog (chalk and pen & ink on paper) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 16.5x14.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Peasants Paying Tithes (oil on panel)

Peasants Paying Tithes (oil on panel)
3431780 Peasants Paying Tithes (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 75x125 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Cincinnatus in Retirement, pub. 1782 (hand coloured engraving)

Cincinnatus in Retirement, pub. 1782 (hand coloured engraving)
2655362 Cincinnatus in Retirement, pub. 1782 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Russian manual labourers, late 19th century (sepia photo)

Russian manual labourers, late 19th century (sepia photo)
STC331280 Russian manual labourers, late 19th century (sepia photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young men being fed Kassha, which is gruel, buckwheat)

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Travellers greeted by peasants in Italy (gouache & w / c on paper)

Travellers greeted by peasants in Italy (gouache & w / c on paper)
MMT386421 Travellers greeted by peasants in Italy (gouache & w/c on paper) by Mallet, Jean Baptiste (1759-1835); 29x37 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Young Hobbinol and Ganderetta, c. 1788 (oil on canvas)

Young Hobbinol and Ganderetta, c. 1788 (oil on canvas)
HEH416438 Young Hobbinol and Ganderetta, c.1788 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 125.2x101 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Background imageImpoverished Collection: The Chitpore Road, from India Ancient and Modern, 1867 (colour litho)

The Chitpore Road, from India Ancient and Modern, 1867 (colour litho)
STC418234 The Chitpore Road, from India Ancient and Modern, 1867 (colour litho) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Winter panning at Dawson, c. 1897-1900 (b / w photo)

Winter panning at Dawson, c. 1897-1900 (b / w photo)
DPL415575 Winter panning at Dawson, c.1897-1900 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Denver Public Library

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Spinner (Addie Laird), 1910 (gelatin silver print)

Spinner (Addie Laird), 1910 (gelatin silver print)
492568 Spinner (Addie Laird), 1910 (gelatin silver print) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Child labour; USA; America; American ); Photo eChristies Images; American

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Elegance and Misery, Mexico City, 1928 (b / w photo)

Elegance and Misery, Mexico City, 1928 (b / w photo)
472867 Elegance and Misery, Mexico City, 1928 (b/w photo) by Modotti, Tina (1896-1942); eGalerie Bilderwelt; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Crofting Family Cutting Peat, (b / w photo)

Crofting Family Cutting Peat, (b / w photo)
495405 Crofting Family Cutting Peat, (b/w photo) by Valentine, James (1815-1880); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cutting peat for fuel.); Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Afternoon Pastimes, 1917 (oil on canvas)

Afternoon Pastimes, 1917 (oil on canvas)
474162 Afternoon Pastimes, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Pieters, Evert (1856-1932); 88.3x107.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Girl carrying Water, Mexico, 1927 (b / w photo)

Girl carrying Water, Mexico, 1927 (b / w photo)
472709 Girl carrying Water, Mexico, 1927 (b/w photo) by Modotti, Tina (1896-1942); eGalerie Bilderwelt; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageImpoverished Collection: The Blind Beggar, c. 1788 (oil on canvas)

The Blind Beggar, c. 1788 (oil on canvas)
450179 The Blind Beggar, c.1788 (oil on canvas) by Barker, Thomas (1769-1847); 47.5x40.2 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; eHolburne Museum; British, out of copyright

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Starting Out (oil on canvas)

Starting Out (oil on canvas)
476572 Starting Out (oil on canvas) by Pradilla y Ortiz, Francisco (1848-1921); 64.1x38.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageImpoverished Collection: The Miser, c. 1861 (drypoint on paper)

The Miser, c. 1861 (drypoint on paper)
FSG324647 The Miser, c.1861 (drypoint on paper) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 11.8x15.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Church Interior (oil on panel)

Church Interior (oil on panel)
XKH152265 Church Interior (oil on panel) by Witte, Emanuel de (c.1617-92); 42x32.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageImpoverished Collection: A Share of the Crust, 1871 (oil on canvas)

A Share of the Crust, 1871 (oil on canvas)
SAG186602 A Share of the Crust, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Mulready, Augustus Edward (1844-c.1905); Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Glorious Reception of the Ambassador of Peace on his Entry into Paris

Glorious Reception of the Ambassador of Peace on his Entry into Paris
NCO193118 Glorious Reception of the Ambassador of Peace on his Entry into Paris, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Investigator talking with Ida List, 124 Ridge Street, New York

Investigator talking with Ida List, 124 Ridge Street, New York
4070881 Investigator talking with Ida List, 124 Ridge Street, New York, 16th September 1913 (b/w photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Beggar Man and Beggar Woman conversing, 1630 (etching)

Beggar Man and Beggar Woman conversing, 1630 (etching)
1216791 Beggar Man and Beggar Woman conversing, 1630 (etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 7.8x6.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Dutch

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Beggars by a Door, 1870 (oil on panel)

Beggars by a Door, 1870 (oil on panel)
3036940 Beggars by a Door, 1870 (oil on panel) by Fortuny y CarbAo (Fortuny i Marsal), Mariano JoseMarAia Bernardo (1838-74); 22.9x18.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageImpoverished Collection: A forlorn mendicant (ink on paper)

A forlorn mendicant (ink on paper)
909581 A forlorn mendicant (ink on paper) by Iranian School (17th century); 37.5x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: attributed to Reza Abbasi); Photo eChristies Images; Iranian, out of copyright

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Glorious Reception of the Ambassador of Peace on his Entry into Paris, pub

Glorious Reception of the Ambassador of Peace on his Entry into Paris, pub
2966809 Glorious Reception of the Ambassador of Peace on his Entry into Paris, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Scottish Crofters, c. 1860-80 (b / w photo)

Scottish Crofters, c. 1860-80 (b / w photo)
495404 Scottish Crofters, c.1860-80 (b/w photo) by Valentine, James (1815-1880); Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Fakirs, c. 1862 (b / w photo)

Fakirs, c. 1862 (b / w photo)
498597 Fakirs, c.1862 (b/w photo) by Shepherd & Robertson (fl.1860s); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fakirs are Muslim Sufi ascetics.); British, out of copyright

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Boys head (oil on canvas)

Boys head (oil on canvas)
HEH372469 Boys head (oil on canvas) by Brush or Brusch, George de Forest (1855-1941); 61x49.5 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Jo. from Bleak House, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho)

Jo. from Bleak House, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho)
KDC465779 Jo. from Bleak House, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young homeless boy)

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Utah, c. 1890-1910 (b / w photo)

Utah, c. 1890-1910 (b / w photo)
DPL415509 Utah, c.1890-1910 (b/w photo) by American Photographer; Denver Public Library, Western History Collection; eDenver Public Library; American, out of copyright

Background imageImpoverished Collection: A typical Italian immigrant with a carpet bag, 1912 (coloured engraving)

A typical Italian immigrant with a carpet bag, 1912 (coloured engraving)
PNP256715 A typical Italian immigrant with a carpet bag, 1912 (coloured engraving) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Italian mother and baby in New York City, c. 1898 (b / w photo)

Italian mother and baby in New York City, c. 1898 (b / w photo)
PNP256709 Italian mother and baby in New York City, c.1898 (b/w photo) by Riis, Jacob August (1849-1914); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Immigrants on Mulberry Street, Lower East Side, New York City, c. 1900 (b / w photo)

Immigrants on Mulberry Street, Lower East Side, New York City, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
PNP256706 Immigrants on Mulberry Street, Lower East Side, New York City, c.1900 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Blind man at a market, c. 1890s (platinum print)

Blind man at a market, c. 1890s (platinum print)
STC172386 Blind man at a market, c.1890s (platinum print) by Martin, Paul (1864-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: probably East End of London; being led by young girl;)

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Caleb Plummer and his Blind Daughter, illustration for

Caleb Plummer and his Blind Daughter, illustration for
IL193701 Caleb Plummer and his Blind Daughter, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B.W. Matz, 1924 (colour litho) by Copping

Background imageImpoverished Collection: Distributing Alms, c. 1610 (oil on panel)

Distributing Alms, c. 1610 (oil on panel)
3930930 Distributing Alms, c.1610 (oil on panel) by Vinckeboons, David (1576-1629); 35x53 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Dutch, out of copyright



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"Capturing the Essence of Impoverished Lives: A Glimpse into History" Step back in time to the 1970s, where Southbank, Middlesbrough becomes a canvas for the struggles faced by the impoverished. "Free to Roam" depicts their daily battles against poverty and adversity. In "Study for Deserted - a Foundling, " we witness an abandoned child left to fend for themselves amidst New York City's Depression era. The painting serves as a haunting reminder of the hardships endured during this challenging period. "The Horrors of the Irish Union: Botheration of Poor Pat, or A Whisper across the Channel" sheds light on Ireland's impoverished population and their plight. This thought-provoking piece reflects both despair and resilience within its brushstrokes. "L'Aumone d'un Mendiant" transports us to another world through oil on canvas, revealing a beggar's vulnerability while highlighting society's indifference towards those less fortunate. It urges us to question our own compassion and empathy. "A Dress Rehearsal, 1868" captures an unsettling scene where destitution intertwines with desperation. The artist portrays individuals caught in a cycle of poverty that seems impossible to escape from. "Mamma Mia Poveretta, 1901-06" evokes emotions through its vivid portrayal of hardship. This poignant artwork invites viewers into an intimate moment between mother and child as they navigate life's challenges together. With "Manchester and Salford Children, 1861, " we are confronted with innocent faces marked by deprivation. Their eyes tell stories untold but deeply felt – reminding us that childhood should be filled with joy rather than struggle. Through "His Only Friend, " we glimpse into loneliness experienced by many living in poverty-stricken conditions. This powerful depiction reminds us that human connection can bring solace even in dire circumstances. The rag-and-bone man depicted in Stockport slum yard captures the resourcefulness of those living in destitution.