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Precariousness Collection

"Capturing the Precariousness of Life: A Glimpse into the Struggles of Humanity" "Poor Fauvette, 1881 (oil on canvas): A poignant portrayal of a destitute woman

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Poor Fauvette, 1881 (oil on canvas)

Poor Fauvette, 1881 (oil on canvas)
GLS219832 Poor Fauvette, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Bastien-Lepage, Jules (1848-84); 162.5x125.7 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, 1910 (print)

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, 1910 (print)
7315168 The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, 1910 (print) by Brehm, Worth (1883-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover illustration for the Harper & Brothers 1910 edition of Mark Twain's The)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Child poverty, London (b / w photo)

Child poverty, London (b / w photo)
605459 Child poverty, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: 'Appy dossers'(engraving)

"Appy dossers"(engraving)
3101281 " Appy dossers" (engraving) by Bernard, Frederick L. (1846-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Appy dossers")

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Alone in London, c. 1894 (oil on canvas)

Alone in London, c. 1894 (oil on canvas)
7333514 Alone in London, c.1894 (oil on canvas) by Graham, Thomas Alexander Ferguson (1840-1906); 89.6x123.5 (framed) cm; Perth Museum & Art Gallery, Scotland; (add.info.: Artist: Graham)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Homeless people expelled from a town (engraving)

Homeless people expelled from a town (engraving)
8626660 Homeless people expelled from a town (engraving) by Muyden, Henri van (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Homeless people expelled from a town, Switzerland)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Destitution in the Northern Provinces of France, Feeding the Starving Peasantry (engraving)

Destitution in the Northern Provinces of France, Feeding the Starving Peasantry (engraving)
8643270 Destitution in the Northern Provinces of France, Feeding the Starving Peasantry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Clouds, Sunshine, 1889 (colour litho)

Clouds, Sunshine, 1889 (colour litho)
8635289 Clouds, Sunshine, 1889 (colour litho) by Merry, Tom (c.1852-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clouds, Sunshine, 1889)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: The evil eye (engraving)

The evil eye (engraving)
8631635 The evil eye (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The evil eye. Illustration from Black and White)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: The music of the poor (engraving)

The music of the poor (engraving)
7185818 The music of the poor (engraving) by Luxmoore, Myra E. (1851-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: The music of the poor)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: People thrown into poverty pawning their belongings, Portugal, 17th Century (colour litho)

People thrown into poverty pawning their belongings, Portugal, 17th Century (colour litho)
8672968 People thrown into poverty pawning their belongings, Portugal, 17th Century (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: The Carthusians: Daily Distribution of Victuals to the Poor at the Monastery Dorr (litho)

The Carthusians: Daily Distribution of Victuals to the Poor at the Monastery Dorr (litho)
8666646 The Carthusians: Daily Distribution of Victuals to the Poor at the Monastery Dorr (litho) by Kauffmann, Paul Adolphe (1849-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Beggars (pencil on paper)

Beggars (pencil on paper)
8683483 Beggars (pencil on paper) by Bonzagni, Aroldo (1887-1918); Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: "Beggars", by Aroldo Bonzagni (1887 - 1918)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: The character Oliver Twist

The character Oliver Twist
5308168 The character Oliver Twist.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the character Oliver Twist: Oliver, unhappily apprenticed to the under-taker Sowerby)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: The character Oliver Twist

The character Oliver Twist
5308166 The character Oliver Twist.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the character Oliver Twist: Oliver has been restored to Fagin and the boys by Bill Sykes and Nancy)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Fisher's Alley (or Fisher Lane): animation of the inhabitants

Fisher's Alley (or Fisher Lane): animation of the inhabitants, northwest of the King Charles Court of Greenwich
MMM5457557 Fisher's Alley (or Fisher Lane): animation of the inhabitants, northwest of the King Charles Court of Greenwich Hospital (the current site of Greenwich Pier), London

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Fables: popular print from the half of the 19th century illustrating the fable of Hans Christian

Fables: popular print from the half of the 19th century illustrating the fable of Hans Christian Andersen "The
FGL5466480 Fables: popular print from the half of the 19th century illustrating the fable of Hans Christian Andersen "The Little Matchman".; Fototeca Gilardi

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Pious Image: Portrait of St. Anthony of Padua (Antonio di Padova, 1195-1231)

Pious Image: Portrait of St. Anthony of Padua (Antonio di Padova, 1195-1231)
FGL5491015 Pious Image: Portrait of St. Anthony of Padua (Antonio di Padova, 1195-1231) with the child Jesus in the arms gives bread to the poor

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Engraving depicting homeless Londoners sleeping rough under a railway arch, 19th century

Engraving depicting homeless Londoners sleeping rough under a railway arch, 19th century
5308823 Engraving depicting homeless Londoners sleeping rough under a railway arch, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting homeless Londoners sleeping rough under a railway arch)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: A homeless woman

A homeless woman
5616503 A homeless woman; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a homeless woman pleading for shelter at a women's refuge in London. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1883); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Destitute women

Destitute women
5616492 Destitute women; (add.info.: Illustration depicting destitute women awaiting shelter for the night. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1869); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Illustration depicting sleeping quarters of Medland Hall, 1901 (b/w photo)

Illustration depicting sleeping quarters of Medland Hall, 1901 (b/w photo)
5616486 Illustration depicting sleeping quarters of Medland Hall, 1901 (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Joseph Johnson or Black Joe, wounded veteran merchant seaman, wearing his Nelson ship hat

Joseph Johnson or Black Joe, wounded veteran merchant seaman, wearing his Nelson ship hat
FLO5000869 Joseph Johnson or Black Joe, wounded veteran merchant seaman, wearing his Nelson ship hat. He earned his living as a Regular Chaunter singing songs such as Storm

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Tall blind beggar with stick and cap, seller of penny religious tracts, in front of Mr

Tall blind beggar with stick and cap, seller of penny religious tracts, in front of Mr
FLO5000814 Tall blind beggar with stick and cap, seller of penny religious tracts, in front of Mr. Whitbread's brewery, London

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Silent blind beggar wear a sign that reads Pray pity the Blind, selling penny tracts from his hat

Silent blind beggar wear a sign that reads Pray pity the Blind, selling penny tracts from his hat
FLO5000800 Silent blind beggar wear a sign that reads Pray pity the Blind, selling penny tracts from his hat. Copperplate etching drawn and engraved by John Thomas Smith from his Vagabondiana

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Medieval beggar types: soap eater (lunatic imposter) from the era of Elizabeth I

Medieval beggar types: soap eater (lunatic imposter) from the era of Elizabeth I
FLO5000783 Medieval beggar types: soap eater (lunatic imposter) from the era of Elizabeth I, Tom of Bedlam from the era of Edward VI

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Disabled begging Lilly who worked Poet's Corner in Westminster Abbey

Disabled begging Lilly who worked Poet's Corner in Westminster Abbey. Lost his leg in an accident at Westminster
FLO5003399 Disabled begging Lilly who worked Poet's Corner in Westminster Abbey. Lost his leg in an accident at Westminster

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Dock strike on the River Thames (engraving)

Dock strike on the River Thames (engraving)
8631268 Dock strike on the River Thames (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dock strike on the River Thames)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Rich and poor (engraving)

Rich and poor (engraving)
8642715 Rich and poor (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rich and poor)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: The friendless lad sat on the step thinking sadly of tomorrow (colour litho)

The friendless lad sat on the step thinking sadly of tomorrow (colour litho)
8644935 The friendless lad sat on the step thinking sadly of tomorrow (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: 'Might Have Been's' (colour litho)

"Might Have Been's" (colour litho)
8651758 "Might Have Been's" (colour litho) by Beddington, Alice Maud (1862-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Might Have Been's." Children of the Village)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: On his own Account (colour litho)

On his own Account (colour litho)
8651757 On his own Account (colour litho) by Beddington, Alice Maud (1862-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: On his own Account)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Darby and Joan (colour litho)

Darby and Joan (colour litho)
8635501 Darby and Joan (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Darby and Joan. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Three men who do not work (colour litho)

Three men who do not work (colour litho)
8635574 Three men who do not work (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three men who do not work. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: The Golden Legend: The dance of death (colour litho)

The Golden Legend: The dance of death (colour litho)
8648827 The Golden Legend: The dance of death (colour litho) by Meteyard, Sidney (1868-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dance of death. "Death, playing on a dulcimer)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Scene from the poem The Graves of a Household by Felicia Hemans (colour litho)

Scene from the poem The Graves of a Household by Felicia Hemans (colour litho)
8635555 Scene from the poem The Graves of a Household by Felicia Hemans (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: I'm in love (colour litho)

I'm in love (colour litho)
8635514 I'm in love (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I'm in love. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Poor relation pays an afternoon call (colour litho)

Poor relation pays an afternoon call (colour litho)
8635668 Poor relation pays an afternoon call (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poor relation pays an afternoon call)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: At Bolton (colour litho)

At Bolton (colour litho)
8656571 At Bolton (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "At Bolton. What can a fellow do on a penny a week with these inflated prices)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Aint the price of clothes something awful (colour litho)

Aint the price of clothes something awful (colour litho)
8656513 Aint the price of clothes something awful (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: The Poor Invited to the Feast (engraving)

The Poor Invited to the Feast (engraving)
8633834 The Poor Invited to the Feast (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Poor Invited to the Feast)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Saint Remy Distributing Food to the Poor (engraving)

Saint Remy Distributing Food to the Poor (engraving)
8676951 Saint Remy Distributing Food to the Poor (engraving) by Maillot, Theodore Pierre Nicolas (1826-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Remy Distributing Food to the Poor)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: A winter scene in the London streets (engraving)

A winter scene in the London streets (engraving)
8676717 A winter scene in the London streets (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A winter scene in the London streets)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Licensed Victuallers Asylum, Old Kent Road, London (engraving)

Licensed Victuallers Asylum, Old Kent Road, London (engraving)
8676645 Licensed Victuallers Asylum, Old Kent Road, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Licensed Victuallers Asylum, Old Kent Road, London)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Watchmakers Almshouses, Colney Hatch, London (engraving)

Watchmakers Almshouses, Colney Hatch, London (engraving)
8676583 Watchmakers Almshouses, Colney Hatch, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watchmakers Almshouses, Colney Hatch, London)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Bridge House Refuge for Boys, Wandsworth (engraving)

Bridge House Refuge for Boys, Wandsworth (engraving)
8676472 Bridge House Refuge for Boys, Wandsworth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bridge House Refuge for Boys, Wandsworth, London)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Shoeblack Brigade festival, Wanstead, London (engraving)

Shoeblack Brigade festival, Wanstead, London (engraving)
8676455 Shoeblack Brigade festival, Wanstead, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shoeblack Brigade festival, Wanstead, London)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Preaching in a Ragged School, Gray's Inn Lane, London (engraving)

Preaching in a Ragged School, Gray's Inn Lane, London (engraving)
8676450 Preaching in a Ragged School, Gray's Inn Lane, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preaching in a Ragged School, Gray's Inn Lane)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Mercy Clothes the Poor (engraving)

Mercy Clothes the Poor (engraving)
8673588 Mercy Clothes the Poor (engraving) by Watson, James Dawson (1832-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mercy Clothes the Poor)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Street in Whitechapel, London (b/w photo)

Street in Whitechapel, London (b/w photo)
8676205 Street in Whitechapel, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street in Whitechapel, London)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: The rich man's feast and the poor man's lamb (litho)

The rich man's feast and the poor man's lamb (litho)
8676061 The rich man's feast and the poor man's lamb (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: The rich man's feast and the poor man's lamb)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Homeless unemployed and homeless hosted in the flophouse of the boulevard de Charonne in Paris

Homeless unemployed and homeless hosted in the flophouse of the boulevard de Charonne in Paris Engraving of "The
ELD4842401 Homeless unemployed and homeless hosted in the flophouse of the boulevard de Charonne in Paris Engraving of "The stages of a tourist in France: Paris

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: The charitable widow Pijonnat helping a homeless old worker, 1887 (illustration)

The charitable widow Pijonnat helping a homeless old worker, 1887 (illustration)
ELD4834559 The charitable widow Pijonnat helping a homeless old worker, 1887 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: A house

A house
DUV4217244 A house; 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet); Photo © Duvallon

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: A wanderer

A wanderer
DUV4217098 A wanderer; 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet); Photo © Duvallon

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Little Cosette and her doll Catherine at the Thenardier's house, 19th century (engraving)

Little Cosette and her doll Catherine at the Thenardier's house, 19th century (engraving)
PCT4276043 Little Cosette and her doll Catherine at the Thenardier's house, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Little Cosette and her doll Catherine at the Thenardier's house)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Female ward at the Westminster Union, 1877

Female ward at the Westminster Union, 1877
3479861 Female ward at the Westminster Union, 1877; (add.info.: Female ward at the Westminster Union (Workhouse). Old women (aged female paupers) sewing, 1877.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Men employed chopping firewood in the casual ward of a London workhouse, 1895

Men employed chopping firewood in the casual ward of a London workhouse, 1895
3479648 Men employed chopping firewood in the casual ward of a London workhouse, 1895; (add.info.: Men employed chopping firewood in the casual ward of a London workhouse)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Stone breaking in the casual ward of a typical London workhouse, 1895

Stone breaking in the casual ward of a typical London workhouse, 1895
3479647 Stone breaking in the casual ward of a typical London workhouse, 1895; (add.info.: Stone breaking in the casual ward of a typical London workhouse)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Professional beggars, 1845

Professional beggars, 1845
3479527 Professional beggars, 1845; (add.info.: Costumes and attitudes adopted by professional beggars. Cartoon, London, 1845.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: The Casual Ward of a London workhouse, 1887

The Casual Ward of a London workhouse, 1887
3479506 The Casual Ward of a London workhouse, 1887; (add.info.: Workhouse, The Casual Ward of a London workhouse (unspecified but typical)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: The interior of the Skye Cottage, 1850

The interior of the Skye Cottage, 1850
3477972 The interior of the Skye Cottage, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the interior of the Skye Cottage. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: John Lombeof Derby, 1888

John Lombeof Derby, 1888
3480208 John Lombeof Derby, 1888; (add.info.: John Lombeof Derby (1693-1722), disguised as a poor out of work young man, secretly making drawings of the machinery in the Leghorn silk mills where he

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: A poor woman heading into the jug and bottle department of a London pub, 1850

A poor woman heading into the jug and bottle department of a London pub, 1850
3478091 A poor woman heading into the jug and bottle department of a London pub, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a poor woman heading into the jug and bottle department of a London pub)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Art. Entertaiment. The singer Eugenie Buffet at the cabaret La Cigale, Paris

Art. Entertaiment. The singer Eugenie Buffet at the cabaret La Cigale, Paris
3434490 Art. Entertaiment. The singer Eugenie Buffet at the cabaret La Cigale, Paris. Poster by Luc Metivet, France, c.1895 (poster); (add.info.: Art. Spectacle. Coll. Part. Art. Entertaiment)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: A destitute mother, 1850

A destitute mother, 1850
3478382 A destitute mother, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a destitute mother begging for herself and her baby. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: An angelic figure donating bread to the less fortunate, 1850

An angelic figure donating bread to the less fortunate, 1850
3478242 An angelic figure donating bread to the less fortunate, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an angelic figure donating bread to the less fortunate)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Crossing sweepers resting under an arch, 1850

Crossing sweepers resting under an arch, 1850
3478696 Crossing sweepers resting under an arch, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting crossing sweepers resting under an arch. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Poor boy, shoeless and in rags, begging on a street corner, c.1880 (chromolithograph)

Poor boy, shoeless and in rags, begging on a street corner, c.1880 (chromolithograph)
533876 Poor boy, shoeless and in rags, begging on a street corner, c.1880 (chromolithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Nobody's Children l: The Raw Material, c.1867 (engraving0)

Nobody's Children l: The Raw Material, c.1867 (engraving0)
865060 Nobody's Children l: The Raw Material, c.1867 (engraving0; (add.info.: Nobody's Children l: The Raw Material)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Illustration depicting a travelling musician

Illustration depicting a travelling musician
1578998 Illustration depicting a travelling musician; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a travelling musician. The musician is playing his instrument in order to make money)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Illustration depicting a crippled beggar using his staff to support himself

Illustration depicting a crippled beggar using his staff to support himself
1578981 Illustration depicting a crippled beggar using his staff to support himself; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a crippled beggar using his staff to support himself)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Illustration depicting a female beggar

Illustration depicting a female beggar
1578987 Illustration depicting a female beggar; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a female beggar. She is wearing tattered clothing and no shoes. Dated 1820); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Cosette finds a piece (louis d'or) deposited in his hoof by Jean Valjean, 19th century (engraving)

Cosette finds a piece (louis d'or) deposited in his hoof by Jean Valjean, 19th century (engraving)
PCT4276088 Cosette finds a piece (louis d'or) deposited in his hoof by Jean Valjean, 19th century (engraving); (add.info)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Letter P: Poor

Letter P: Poor
DUV4217007 Letter P: Poor; 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet); Photo © Duvallon

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: A poverty stricken mother

A poverty stricken mother
5307847 A poverty stricken mother.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a poverty stricken mother praying for help. Illustrated by Leonard Ludwik Straszynski (1828-1889) a Polish artist

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: A beggar and householder

A beggar and householder
5307366 A beggar and householder.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a beggar being turned away by a righteous householder. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Rich and Tramps (original title 'The Idle Class'), 1921 (poster)

Rich and Tramps (original title "The Idle Class"), 1921 (poster)
6203002 Rich and Tramps (original title "The Idle Class"), 1921 (poster); (add.info.: CINEMA Poster for the film "Rich and Tramps" (original title "The Idle Class")

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Smallpox epidemic, New York, 19th century

Smallpox epidemic, New York, 19th century
6317601 Smallpox epidemic, New York, 19th century; (add.info.: Isolation of homeless men during a smallpox epidemic in New York, USA in the late 19th century)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Vagabonds (print)

Vagabonds (print)
5616504 Vagabonds (print); (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting vagabonds, a person who wanders from place to place without a home or job. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: A man getting a ticket of admission for a London night shelter. 1/1/1892 (engraving)

A man getting a ticket of admission for a London night shelter. 1/1/1892 (engraving)
5616018 A man getting a ticket of admission for a London night shelter. 1/1/1892 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Children who were arrested for begging

Children who were arrested for begging
5616431 Children who were arrested for begging; (add.info.: Illustration depicting children who were arrested for begging are remanded to the Society's care for a week by the Bow Street)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Christian charity : a nun gives bread to a poor family, beg of 20th century (postcard)

Christian charity : a nun gives bread to a poor family, beg of 20th century (postcard)
PCT5618143 Christian charity : a nun gives bread to a poor family, beg of 20th century (postcard); (add.info.: Christian charity)

Background imagePrecariousness Collection: Cotton field, c.1920-30 (print)

Cotton field, c.1920-30 (print)
7293240 Cotton field, c.1920-30 (print); (add.info.: Agriculture. Cotton harvest in the south of the USA. Postcard, USA, ca 1920-30.); Photo: © Archives Charmet



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"Capturing the Precariousness of Life: A Glimpse into the Struggles of Humanity" "Poor Fauvette, 1881 (oil on canvas): A poignant portrayal of a destitute woman, highlighting the fragility and uncertainty that pervaded her existence. " "Alone in London, c. 1894 (oil on canvas): In the bustling cityscape, one figure stands isolated, symbolizing the vulnerability experienced by those navigating life's challenges alone. " "Death as the poor man's friend, 1850: An evocative depiction reminding us how poverty often forces individuals to find solace in death as an escape from their hardships. " "A soup kitchen in Paris in the 1800s (litho): This image immortalizes a place where hope meets despair; a reminder of society's struggle to alleviate suffering amidst overwhelming need. " "L'Aumone d'un Mendiant (oil on canvas): The act of giving alms captured with striking realism serves as a testament to both human compassion and our shared vulnerability. " "Hard Times, 1885 (oil on canvas): Through this artwork, we witness the weight carried by those trapped within cycles of poverty and adversity during challenging times. " "No hay que dar voces (It's no use crying out), 1863 (etching, aquatint, burnishing & burin): A visual representation urging us not to turn away from societal injustices but instead confront them head-on despite their complexity or difficulty. " "The Seven Works of Mercy, c. 1606-16 (oil on panel): This masterpiece reminds us that acts of kindness can provide respite for those living precariously while inspiring others towards empathy and generosity. " "Standing peasants, 1630 (Etching): These humble figures embody resilience amidst hardship, reminding us of the strength and determination found within those facing adversity.

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