Tramp Collection (#6)

193-0082116 God forgive her: and it was her mother, plate 16 of Los caprichos, pub. 1799 (etching)
IND81635 193-0082116 God forgive her: and it was her mother, plate 16 of Los caprichos, pub. 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes

Reflections of a Starving Man or Social Contrasts, 1894 (oil on canvas)
ALI198065 Reflections of a Starving Man or Social Contrasts, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Longoni, Emilio (1859-1932); 190x155 cm; Museo Civico, Biella

A Decorative Roundel with Odysseus Fighting the Beggar, and with Sphynxs (oil on canvas)
659353 A Decorative Roundel with Odysseus Fighting the Beggar, and with Sphynxs (oil on canvas) by Wit, Jacob de (1695-1754) (school of)

Starved man during the Paris Commune, 1870 (colour litho)
REV326165 Starved man during the Paris Commune, 1870 (colour litho) by Henry, Paul Edmond (d.1904); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

A Ladder of Different Social Positions, late 19th century (colour litho)
CHT174146 A Ladder of Different Social Positions, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Starving, 1886 (oil on canvas)
ALG329491 The Starving, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Geoffroy, Henri Jules Jean (1853-1924); Museo Civico Revoltella, Trieste, Italy; (add.info.: Les Affames; )

Fruit tramp, Yakima Valley, Wahington, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Fruit tramp. Note design of pear strap, to balance weight of the pears. Washington, Yakima Valley. See general caption 34

An illuminated miniature of St. Martin dividing his cloak (from a grand choral book), 14th century (Watercolour)
7261280 An illuminated miniature of St. Martin dividing his cloak (from a grand choral book), 14th century (Watercolour) by Giotto di Bondone (c.1266-1337) (school of)

La cible. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho)
3100619 La cible. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: La cible)

The Constantinople Fountain (pencil and w / c)
7085273 The Constantinople Fountain (pencil and w/c) by Opiz, Georg Emanuel (1775-1841); Private Collection

Le Lire, Satirique en Couleurs, 1906_7_7: M. Jaures pronounced... - Chamber of Deputes - Jaures Jean Illustration by
ICA4943230 Le Lire, Satirique en Couleurs, 1906_7_7: M. Jaures pronounced... - Chamber of Deputes - Jaures Jean Illustration by Guydo (1868-1930) by Guydo (1868-1930); (add.info.: Le Lire)

History of France in the Middle Ages: The King of France Louis IX (Saint Louis)
XEE4170854 History of France in the Middle Ages: The King of France Louis IX (Saint Louis, 1214-1270) comes to the rescue of poor people and distributes bread and money to beggars

View of the furnace of the Societe philanthropique de la rue de Sevres where the poor of Paris come for a meal, 1882
XEE4176113 View of the furnace of the Societe philanthropique de la rue de Sevres where the poor of Paris come for a meal, 1882

The Seven Works of Mercy: Dress the denudes, 1526-1528 (low Terracotta relief)
LRI4586493 The Seven Works of Mercy: Dress the denudes, 1526-1528 (low Terracotta relief) by Buglioni, Santi (1494-1576); Ospedale del Ceppo, Pistoia

The Seven Works of Mercy, detail, 1526-1528 (low Terracotta relief)
LRI4586485 The Seven Works of Mercy, detail, 1526-1528 (low Terracotta relief) by Buglioni, Santi (1494-1576); Ospedale del Ceppo, Pistoia

History of France in the Middle Ages: the people who believe and practice go to the Church in the 13th century
XEE4170861 History of France in the Middle Ages: the people who believe and practice go to the Church in the 13th century. in " History of France learned by image and direct observation

The skeleton of Death attacking a beggar. 1792. 1926 (engraving)
7234871 The skeleton of Death attacking a beggar. 1792. 1926 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info.: The skeleton of Death attacking a beggar)

17th century Dutch disabled beggar in rags, with staff and bag. 1803 (engraving)
7233059 17th century Dutch disabled beggar in rags, with staff and bag. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info.: 17th century Dutch disabled beggar in rags)

Beggar and bourgeois - in "Popular Scenes"by Edme Pigal, 1824
LSE4087360 Beggar and bourgeois - in " Popular Scenes" by Edme Pigal, 1824 by Pigal, Edme Jean (1798-1872); Private Collection; (add.info)

17th century Dutch vagabond family on the road with donkey. 1803 (engraving)
7233105 17th century Dutch vagabond family on the road with donkey. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Drinkers and fiddler outside a village tavern, Georgian era. 1831 (engraving)
7234822 Drinkers and fiddler outside a village tavern, Georgian era.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Gipsy, "Tell your fortune, pretty gentleman"(colour litho)
2775747 The Gipsy, " Tell your fortune, pretty gentleman" (colour litho) by Adams, William Dacres (1864-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gipsy, " Tell your fortune)

The Newsboy, "Extry Speshul"(colour litho)
2775737 The Newsboy, " Extry Speshul" (colour litho) by Adams, William Dacres (1864-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Newsboy)

The Salvation Army, "Hallelujah!"(colour litho)
2775734 The Salvation Army, " Hallelujah!" (colour litho) by Adams, William Dacres (1864-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Salvation Army, " Hallelujah)

Francesconi (etching)
1067360 Francesconi (etching) by Chahine, Edgar (1874-1947); 19.1x16.2 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Mrs. Arthur Kramer, Sr

The Seven Works of Mercy, feeding the Hungry, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief)
LRI4586666 The Seven Works of Mercy, feeding the Hungry, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief) by Buglioni, Santi (1494-1576); Ospedale del Ceppo, Pistoia

The Seven Works of Mercy, feeding the Hungry, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief)
LRI4586656 The Seven Works of Mercy, feeding the Hungry, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief) by Buglioni, Santi (1494-1576); Ospedale del Ceppo, Pistoia

The beggar Marble Sculpture by Pietro Franchi (1817-1878) 1864 approx. Sun
LRI4692912 The beggar Marble Sculpture by Pietro Franchi (1817-1878) 1864 approx. Sun. 109x30 cm Genes, Galleria d Arte Moderna, inv

The Seven Works of Mercy: dress the denudes, 1526-1528 (low Terracotta relief)
LRI4586475 The Seven Works of Mercy: dress the denudes, 1526-1528 (low Terracotta relief) by Buglioni, Santi (1494-1576); Ospedale del Ceppo, Pistoia

The Seven Works of Mercy, give a drink to those who are thirsty, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief)
LRI4586715 The Seven Works of Mercy, give a drink to those who are thirsty, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief) by Buglioni, Santi (1494-1576); Ospedale del Ceppo, Pistoia

Bishop Ken and a Beggar (colour litho)
3101136 Bishop Ken and a Beggar (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bishop Ken and a Beggar)

The Waiter, "A la carte, Madame"(colour litho)
2775744 The Waiter, " A la carte, Madame" (colour litho) by Adams, William Dacres (1864-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Waiter, " A la carte)

The Pavement Artist, "Coppers for coloured chalks"(colour litho)
2775740 The Pavement Artist, " Coppers for coloured chalks" (colour litho) by Adams, William Dacres (1864-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pavement Artist)

Heureusement! (colour litho)
3097787 Heureusement! (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heureusement! Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 21 February 1904.); © Look and Learn

Concierge et mendiant (colour litho)
3097782 Concierge et mendiant (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Concierge et mendiant)

Beggar and two young bourgeois - in "Popular Scenes"by Edme Pigal, 1824
LSE4087385 Beggar and two young bourgeois - in " Popular Scenes" by Edme Pigal, 1824 by Pigal, Edme Jean (1798-1872); Private Collection; (add.info)

For a moment they stood looking at each other- the barefoot beggar girl in her rags and the King in his jewelled crown
STC312587 For a moment they stood looking at each other- the barefoot beggar girl in her rags and the King in his jewelled crown, King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid (colour litho) by Michael

On the other hand, aerial avenues will be lined with elegant 200 HP (colour litho)
7181026 On the other hand, aerial avenues will be lined with elegant 200 HP (colour litho) by Echau, Joaquin Xaudaru y (1872-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the other hand)

One-legged sailors and sailing ship on a London street. 1831 (engraving)
7234775 One-legged sailors and sailing ship on a London street.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Cab Runner, "The weary miles"(colour litho)
2775746 The Cab Runner, " The weary miles" (colour litho) by Adams, William Dacres (1864-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cab Runner)

The Street Acrobat, "A weighty argument"(colour litho)
2775745 The Street Acrobat, " A weighty argument" (colour litho) by Adams, William Dacres (1864-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Street Acrobat)

Francesconi, Venice, early 20th century (etching)
1071435 Francesconi, Venice, early 20th century (etching) by Chahine, Edgar (1874-1947); 18.7x16.1 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Foundation for the Arts

The Politician, "The Party Mouthpiece"(colour litho)
2775739 The Politician, " The Party Mouthpiece" (colour litho) by Adams, William Dacres (1864-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Politician)

Two little girls accompanied by their mother give a piece to a beggar. 1908 (chromolithograph)
DUV4202100 Two little girls accompanied by their mother give a piece to a beggar. 1908 (chromolithograph) by Bigot-Valentin (fl)

The Seven Works of Mercy, shelter the homeless, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief)
LRI4586525 The Seven Works of Mercy, shelter the homeless, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief) by Buglioni, Santi (1494-1576); Ospedale del Ceppo, Pistoia

Neapolitan beggars (drawing)
JEB4868382 Neapolitan beggars (drawing) by Bernard, Valere (1860-1936); 36x53 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; (add.info)

It is I, St. George, from The Rescue of Princess Sabra, The Seven Champions of Christendom, by Rose Yeatman Woolf
IL197489 It is I, St. George, from The Rescue of Princess Sabra, The Seven Champions of Christendom, by Rose Yeatman Woolf, published by Raphael Tuck, 1920s (colour litho) by Davie

Costume of a Venetian alms beggar, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7233970 Costume of a Venetian alms beggar, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Tramp: The Enduring Legacy of Charlie Chaplin's Little Tramp" In the iconic film "The Kid" (1921), Charlie Chaplin and Jackie Coogan captivated audiences with their heartwarming portrayal of a father-son duo, where Chaplin played his beloved character, the little tramp. With his signature bowler hat, oversized shoes, and mustache, the little tramp became an emblematic figure in cinema history. Chaplin's genius continued to shine in "Modern Times" (1936), where he depicted the struggles of industrialization through his endearing tramp persona. Through physical comedy and poignant moments, he highlighted the plight of ordinary workers during that era. Inspired by real-life hardships faced by many during this time period, artists like Luke Fildes captured scenes like "Houseless and Hungry, " depicting individuals who found themselves destitute on the streets. These images resonated with audiences as they reflected societal issues that were often overlooked. Charlie Chaplin himself was no stranger to adversity; born into poverty in London docks in the 1880s, he experienced firsthand what it meant to be a tramp. His humble beginnings fueled his determination to rise above circumstances and bring joy to others through his artistry. Even William Heath Robinson's satirical illustration titled "The Lie" featured a tramp smoking a cigar while casually resting a cane over his arm—a humorous take on societal perceptions surrounding homelessness at that time. During political campaigns such as those for Labour Candidates, old men holding glasses of wine were sometimes labeled as 'tramps' due to their disheveled appearance or unconventional lifestyles. This stereotype perpetuated misconceptions about those struggling financially or living outside societal norms. Yet not all wanderers should be dismissed so easily; some embraced life on the road willingly. Known as gentlemen of the road or worthies like A Glasgow worthie or tramp could be seen as free spirits, finding solace in their nomadic existence.