Poster Print : London Street Arab, shoeless and in rags, looking longingly at the sweets in a confectioner s

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London Street Arab, shoeless and in rags, looking longingly at the sweets in a confectioner s

London Street Arab, shoeless and in rags, looking longingly at the sweets in a confectioners window. From Le Voleur Paris 1883. Wood engraving

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Media ID 9764459

© Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group

1883 Arab Paris Poverty Rags Street Sweets Voleur Window Wood Confectioner Longingly Shoeless

18x24 inch Poster Print

Bring a piece of historical London's rich tapestry into your home with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This evocative image from Universal Images Group (UIG) captures the poignant moment of a shoeless and ragged street arab, gazing longingly at the colorful array of sweets in a confectioner's window. This wood engraving, originally published in Le Voleur Paris in 1883, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting you back in time. Add this captivating print to your decor, and let the story it tells inspire your imagination.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this poignant wood engraving from 1883, titled "London Street Arab" we are transported to the bustling streets of England's capital city. The image captures a young boy, shoeless and clad in tattered rags, gazing longingly through the window of a confectioner's shop. His eyes fixate on the colorful array of sweets that lie just beyond his reach. The scene encapsulates the harsh reality of poverty that plagued many in Victorian Britain. This London street arab represents countless children who found themselves trapped in destitution and deprivation during this era. Despite his dire circumstances, there is an undeniable innocence and longing etched across his face as he yearns for a taste of sweetness amidst the hardships. Through skillful wood engraving techniques, every detail comes to life – from the worn-out soles of his feet to each meticulously crafted candy displayed behind the glass pane. The artist masterfully conveys not only the physical surroundings but also evokes empathy for those living on society's fringes. This powerful visual narrative serves as a reminder of both societal inequality and resilience in adversity. It prompts us to reflect upon our own privileges while igniting compassion towards those less fortunate than ourselves. As we gaze into this snapshot frozen in time, let it serve as an enduring symbol urging us to strive for a more equitable world where no child has to yearn for something as simple as a sweet treat through a confectioner's window.

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