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The Crawlers
A beggar paid to look after a baby sitting at the side of a street, circa 1877. From Street Life in London by John Thomson and Adolphe Smith - pub. 1877 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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John Thomson
Media ID 11802816
© 2004 Getty Images
Baby Beggar Britain British Child Despair Original Poverty Room Format
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.2cm x 24.4cm (7.6" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
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.
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In this poignant print titled "The Crawlers" we are transported back to the streets of London in 1877. Captured by John Thomson and Adolphe Smith, this image is part of their iconic series "Street Life in London". At first glance, we see a young beggar woman sitting on the side of a bustling street. But upon closer inspection, our eyes are drawn to the baby she cradles tenderly in her arms. The contrast between the innocence of the child and the despair etched on the woman's face is striking. This portrait encapsulates a moment frozen in time, revealing not only the harsh realities faced by those living in poverty but also highlighting society's indifference towards them. The black and white format adds depth to this vintage photograph, emphasizing both hopelessness and resilience. As we delve into history through this image, it becomes clear that despite her own struggles, this nameless woman has taken on an unexpected role as caregiver for an innocent life. It serves as a reminder that compassion can be found even amidst dire circumstances. "The Crawlers" stands as a testament to John Thomson's mastery at capturing raw human emotions within his photographs. This original piece transports us back to Victorian Britain and invites us to reflect upon societal inequalities that persist today.
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