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Sketches at the Dogs Home, Battersea (engraving)
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Sketches at the Dogs Home, Battersea (engraving)
1623061 Sketches at the Dogs Home, Battersea (engraving) by Berkeley, Stanley (fl.1878-1902, d.1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Dogs Home, Battersea. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 2 January 1886.
Stanley Berkley); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23075550
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This engraving, titled "Sketches at the Dogs Home, Battersea" takes us back to a bygone era. Created by Stanley Berkeley in 1886, this illustration was originally featured in The Illustrated London News. The scene depicted is both heartwarming and poignant. We see stray dogs finding solace within the open-air pens of Battersea's Dogs Home. The artist skillfully captures their varied expressions and postures as they await their fate or hope for adoption. In the background, a horse-drawn carriage transports fresh arrivals to this sanctuary for abandoned canines. Berkeley's attention to detail allows us to immerse ourselves in this snapshot of Victorian London life. From the worn-out cobblestone streets to the dilapidated buildings surrounding the Dogs Home, every element adds depth and authenticity to the image. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this engraving serves as a reminder of our responsibility towards animals. It highlights not only the plight of stray dogs but also showcases an early attempt at providing them with shelter and care. As we gaze upon these sketches from over a century ago, we are reminded that compassion towards animals transcends time and place. This print invites us to reflect on our relationship with wildlife and farm animals alike – urging us to treat all creatures with kindness and respect.
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