Poor Collection (#100)

Christmas distribution of coals (engraving)
605428 Christmas distribution of coals (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas distribution of coals)

Sunday recreation of the Poor: The palace of the present, the garden of the future (engraving)
607566 Sunday recreation of the Poor: The palace of the present, the garden of the future (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunday recreation of the Poor)

A scene in St Giless (engraving)
583113 A scene in St Giless (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A scene in St Giles s); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Baths and Wash-houses for the poor (engraving)
604714 Baths and Wash-houses for the poor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from The Pictorial Times (published in 1845)

A City Arab (engraving)
586967 A City Arab (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A City Arab, from a photograph taken before admission to the Belvedere Crescent Reformatory, London)

Interior of a London lodging house (engraving)
585220 Interior of a London lodging house (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration titled Interior of a London lodging house)

Lodhas, Rajasthan c. 1863 (b / w photo)
498592 Lodhas, Rajasthan c.1863 (b/w photo) by Shepherd & Robertson (fl.1860s); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lodha people are a low caste tribal people living primarily in the Indian states of)

The street seller of walking sticks (engraving)
610586 The street seller of walking sticks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The street seller of walking sticks)

A winter scene in the London streets - hot and cold: a contrast (engraving)
606991 A winter scene in the London streets - hot and cold: a contrast (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

West front of the old alms houses founded by Elizabeth Viscountess Lumley (engraving)
614186 West front of the old alms houses founded by Elizabeth Viscountess Lumley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisement for St Marylebone Alms Houses (engraving)
614172 Advertisement for St Marylebone Alms Houses (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for St Marylebone Alms Houses, St Johns Wood Terrace)

Hills Alms Houses on Gravel Lane (coloured engraving)
614167 Hills Alms Houses on Gravel Lane (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hills Alms Houses, Gravel Lane, Southwark, London)

Un couple Anglais, illustration from La Rue a Londres, pub. by G
621464 Un couple Anglais, illustration from La Rue a Londres, pub. by G. Charpentier et Cie, 1884 (litho) by Lancon, Auguste Andre (1836-87); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

A poor look out (engraving)
614644 A poor look out (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A poor look out, depicting a prisoner at Fleet Prison)

Our homeless London poor (engraving)
587278 Our homeless London poor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our homeless London poor - St Jamess Park at mid-day, London)

The Kings Arms Yard, Coal Yard, Drury Lane (engraving)
585219 The Kings Arms Yard, Coal Yard, Drury Lane (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration titled The Kings Arms Yard, Coal Yard, Drury Lane)

Room occupied by a military tailor and his family, at No 10 Hollybush-Place (engraving)
585211 Room occupied by a military tailor and his family, at No 10 Hollybush-Place (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charles M Gee, a notorious black man (engraving)
664713 Charles M Gee, a notorious black man (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles M Gee, a notorious black man, whose father died at the age of 108)

Taylor, a blind shoemaker (engraving)
664708 Taylor, a blind shoemaker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taylor, a blind shoemaker, at the wall by Whitefields Chapel, Tottenham court road)

Joseph Thake and his son, who made rattle puzzles (engraving)
664707 Joseph Thake and his son, who made rattle puzzles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Thake and his son, who made rattle puzzles)

Blind beggar attended by a boy (engraving)
664700 Blind beggar attended by a boy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind beggar attended by a boy. From a drawing made in West Smithfield)

A blind chaunter of the old ballads (engraving)
664724 A blind chaunter of the old ballads (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A blind chaunter of the old ballads)

William Finlay (engraving)
664722 William Finlay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Finlay, is alternately snail picker, leech bather and viper catcher)

"Lilly, "who lost his leg in some repairs at Westminster (engraving)
664719 " Lilly, " who lost his leg in some repairs at Westminster (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Lilly)

Joseph Johnson, a black sailor, with a model of the ship Nelson on his cap (engraving)
664712 Joseph Johnson, a black sailor, with a model of the ship Nelson on his cap (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Johnson, a black sailor)

A blind beggar well known at fairs near the metropolis (engraving)
664699 A blind beggar well known at fairs near the metropolis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

London Nomades, from Street Life in London, by J
659991 London Nomades, from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith, 1877 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

"Strawberries. All ripe! All ripe!", from Street Life in London, by J
659975 " Strawberries. All ripe! All ripe!", from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith, 1877 (b/w photo) by Thomson

Hamlet and the Gravedigger (gravure)
671904 Hamlet and the Gravedigger (gravure) by Dagnan-Bouveret, Pascal Adolphe Jean (1852-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hamlet and the Gravedigger)

Mercy, as her custom was, would be making coats and garments to give to the poor (engraving)
672360 Mercy, as her custom was, would be making coats and garments to give to the poor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mercy, as her custom was)

Marchand de peaux de lapin (coloured engraving)
602183 Marchand de peaux de lapin (coloured engraving) by Vernet, Carle (1758-1836) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marchand de peaux de lapin)

The Match Girl, 1834 (oil on canvas)
NYH149699 The Match Girl, 1834 (oil on canvas) by Flagg, George Whiting (1816-97); 76.2x63.5 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Irish Emigrants Waiting for a Train, 1864 (oil on canvas)
SAG115180 Irish Emigrants Waiting for a Train, 1864 (oil on canvas) by Nicol, Erskine (1825-1904); Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust

The Blind Beggar and his Grand-Daughter (oil on canvas)
BWM160867 The Blind Beggar and his Grand-Daughter (oil on canvas) by Russell, John (1745-1806); 90.6x70.3 cm; The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, UK; eBowes Museum; English

Isba, etched by the artist, published 1803 (colour litho)
STC169220 Isba, etched by the artist, published 1803 (colour litho) by Atkinson, John Augustus (1775-1831); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Les Nouvellistes, 1768 (aquatint)
LMG140023 Les Nouvellistes, 1768 (aquatint) by Le Prince, Jean-Baptiste (1734-81); 18.7x20.2 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; French

The Man without Worry and the Man without Money, May 1815 (colour engraving)
CHT179686 The Man without Worry and the Man without Money, May 1815 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Poverty and Vanity, from the Musee Grotesque series, c. 1820-30 (colour litho)
CHT178334 Poverty and Vanity, from the Musee Grotesque series, c.1820-30 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

St. John of Nepomuk Comforting the Oppressed, c. 1748
BOO73432 St. John of Nepomuk Comforting the Oppressed, c.1748 by Troger, Paul (1698-1762); 63x37 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Austrian, out of copyright

The Charity of St. Lawrence
AII80647 The Charity of St. Lawrence by Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644); 118x172 cm; Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

The Prodigal Son, 1650s
BOO73029 The Prodigal Son, 1650s by Rosa, Salvator (1615-73); 253.5x201 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Italian, out of copyright

The Sailors Orphans, or The Young Ladiess Subscription
FIT69716 The Sailors Orphans, or The Young Ladiess Subscription, engraved by William Ward (1766-1826), pub.1800 (coloured engraving) by Bigg, William Redmore (1755-1828) (after); Fitzwilliam Museum

The Gin-Crazed Girl Commits Suicide, plate 8 of The Drunkards Children
STC103399 The Gin-Crazed Girl Commits Suicide, plate 8 of The Drunkards Children, 1848 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

St. Mark s, Venice, detail of a boy smoking (oil on canvas) (detail of 100405)
THA100406 St. Mark s, Venice, detail of a boy smoking (oil on canvas) (detail of 100405) by Echtler, Adolf (1843-1914); Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum, Burnley

Beggar Children (oil on canvas)
SRM93035 Beggar Children (oil on canvas) by Zhuravlev, Firs Sergeevich (1836-1901); 66x54.5 cm; State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; eState Russian Museum; Russian, out of copyright

London Street Scene, illustration to Twice Round the Clock
CW94844 London Street Scene, illustration to Twice Round the Clock by George Augustus Sala (1828-96) 1859 (pencil on paper) by McConnell

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"Capturing the Essence of Poverty: A Glimpse into Art and Reality" In Jean Francois Millet's renowned masterpiece, "The Angelus, " painted between 1857-1859, we witness a poignant scene of two humble peasants pausing to pray in a field. Their worn-out clothes and tired expressions speak volumes about their impoverished existence. Similarly, William Hogarth's "Gin Lane" from 1751 portrays the devastating consequences of poverty and alcoholism. The chaotic streets filled with destitute individuals highlight the despair that engulfs those trapped in the cycle of addiction and deprivation. Abram Arkhipov's "Paying a Visit" captures the struggles faced by impoverished families during times of illness. The somber atmosphere within this artwork reflects their limited access to healthcare resources, emphasizing how poverty can exacerbate suffering. Shotley Bridge General Hospital in County Durham stands as a symbol of hope for those living in poverty-stricken areas. Despite financial constraints, this institution provides vital medical care to underserved communities, offering solace amidst adversity. Millet's second depiction of "The Angelus" reminds us that poverty is not confined to one era or location; it persists throughout history. This painting serves as a timeless reminder that many individuals continue to endure economic hardships worldwide. On Training Ship Arethusa in Greenhithe, Kent, children partake in activities like compass drills and knotting classes despite their disadvantaged backgrounds. These images remind us that even amid scarcity, education remains an essential tool for breaking free from the shackles of poverty. Tragedy struck on Montparnasse when an accident occurred – an unfortunate event highlighting how precarious life can be for those already struggling financially. It serves as a stark reminder that misfortune does not discriminate based on wealth or social status. Guinness Trust Buildings on Brandon Street stand tall as affordable housing options provided by philanthropic organizations aiming to alleviate homelessness and combat poverty.