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Alley in Ghent, 1906 (etching)
LAF471012 Alley in Ghent, 1906 (etching) by Bruycker, Jules de (1870-1945); 37.7x17 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; © Art in Flanders
Media ID 28435764
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Alley Beggars Dark Flanders Ghent Homeless Homelessness Penury Poors Precariousness Urchins Belgians Belgium Belgian
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This black and white etching, titled "Alley in Ghent, 1906" takes us back to a time of darkness and poverty. The artist, Jules de Bruycker, skillfully captures the somber atmosphere of this Belgian city's alleyway. Measuring at 37.7x17 cm, this print is a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by its inhabitants. As we gaze upon this image, our eyes are drawn to the dimly lit street that stretches out before us. Shadows dance along the walls as if whispering tales of despair and hardship. Beggars line the alleyway, their worn faces reflecting years of struggle against an unforgiving world. Amongst them are children - innocent souls caught in the web of poverty. These young urchins represent a generation robbed of their childhoods by circumstances beyond their control. Their presence serves as a stark reminder that even in Europe's prosperous cities like Ghent, there existed pockets of extreme precariousness and penury. The Museum voor Schone Kunsten in Ghent houses this powerful artwork which has become an emblematic representation not only for Belgium but also for European history during that era. Through his masterful use of light and shadow, De Bruycker invites us to reflect on societal inequalities that persist today despite progress made over the past century. This etching stands as both a testament to human resilience in times of adversity and a call for compassion towards those who still suffer from homelessness and destitution
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