NEW YORK: EVICTION, 1890. An Eviction in the Tenement District of the City of New York. Line engraving, American, after Charles Mente, 1890
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NEW YORK: EVICTION, 1890. An Eviction in the Tenement District of the City of New York. Line engraving, American, after Charles Mente, 1890
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Chest Child Container Eviction Lower East Side Poverty Side Walk Street Scene Tenant Tenement Turn Of Century
EDITORS COMMENTS
NEW YORK: EVICTION, 1890. An Eviction in the Tenement District of the City of New York captures a poignant moment in the history of urban poverty and social inequality. This line engraving, created by American artist Charles Mente in 1890, depicts a scene from the Lower East Side, where tenement dwellers faced dire living conditions. In this powerful image, we witness a heart-wrenching eviction taking place on a late afternoon street. The dilapidated tenement building looms ominously in the background as distraught women and children gather on the sidewalk. A young girl clings to her mother's side while holding onto her only possession—a small chest containing their meager belongings. The engraving vividly portrays the harsh realities faced by tenants during this era—the struggle for survival amidst squalor and destitution. It serves as a reminder of how poverty permeated daily life for many North Americans at the turn of the century. Through Mente's skilled craftsmanship, we are transported back to an era when social disparities were starkly visible within city streets. The evocative details captured within this print offer us insight into an important chapter in New York City's history—one that continues to resonate with issues surrounding housing insecurity and economic disparity today. This print is part of The Granger Collection's extensive archive dedicated to preserving historical moments through art.
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