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Dudley Street, Seven Dials : From Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold London: A Pilgrimage London 1872. Unkempt, dirty children play in the street while cab tries to drive through without crushing them. Wood engraving
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Dudley Street, Seven Dials : From Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold London: A Pilgrimage London 1872. Unkempt, dirty children play in the street while cab tries to drive through without crushing them. Wood engraving
532240 Dudley Street, Seven Dials : From Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold London: A Pilgrimage London 1872. Unkempt, dirty children play in the street while cab tries to drive through without crushing them. Wood engraving by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Universal History Archive/UIG
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1872 Blanchard Crushing Dials Dirty Dore Dore Gustave 1832 1883 Drive Dudley Gustave Jerrold Pilgrimage Slum Unkempt Overpopulation
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The wood engraving 'Dudley Street, Seven Dials' from Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold's London: A Pilgrimage captures a poignant scene from 1872 London. In this bustling street, unkempt and dirty children play without a care in the world as a cab cautiously navigates through the crowded thoroughfare, trying to avoid crushing them under its wheels.
The image is a stark reminder of the harsh realities faced by impoverished families living in the slums of Victorian England. The dilapidated housing, overpopulation, and lack of proper sanitation are evident in every corner of Dudley Street.
Gustave Dore's masterful depiction brings to life the struggles of these forgotten children, who find solace in play despite their grim surroundings. The contrast between their innocence and the harshness of their environment is striking, serving as a powerful commentary on social inequality during that era.
As we gaze upon this historical print, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand the hardships faced by those living on the fringes of society. It serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst poverty and squalor, there is still room for joy and resilience.
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