Penury Collection

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

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

Interior of a Coal-Miners Hut, engraved by Godefroy Engelmann (1788-1839) 1829
XIR156150 Interior of a Coal-Miners Hut, engraved by Godefroy Engelmann (1788-1839) 1829 (colour litho) by Charlet, Nicolas Toussaint (1792-1845) (after); Musee Nat

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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.

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

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)

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

"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)

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)

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.

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.

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)

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)

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.

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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)

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.

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"Penury: A Glimpse into the World of Desperation and Struggle" In "Poor Fauvette, 1881, " an oil on canvas masterpiece, the artist portrays a destitute figure, embodying the depths of penury. The viewer is confronted with a poignant image that evokes empathy for those trapped in poverty's clutches. Through "Alone in London, c. 1894, " another oil on canvas creation, we witness a solitary individual navigating the harsh realities of urban life. This portrayal captures the isolation and vulnerability experienced by many amidst their impoverished circumstances. An engraved depiction titled "Interior of a Coal-Miners Hut" transports us to 1829 when coal miners endured unimaginable hardships within cramped living spaces. The starkness of this scene serves as a reminder of the relentless grip that penury had on these individuals' lives. In "Death as the poor man's friend, 1850, " we encounter an unconventional perspective on poverty. Here, death is depicted as offering respite from suffering—a somber reflection on how dire conditions could drive some to view mortality as liberation from their plight. The lithograph showcasing "A soup kitchen in Paris in the 1800s" unveils one avenue through which society attempted to alleviate hunger during times of scarcity. It highlights both compassion and desperation coexisting side by side within communities grappling with widespread penury. "L'Aumone d'un Mendiant, " an oil on canvas piece capturing acts of charity towards beggars, reveals humanity's capacity for kindness even amidst pervasive poverty. It reminds us that generosity can provide solace amid challenging circumstances. With "Hard Times, 1885, " painted using oils upon canvas once again, we are transported to an era where economic hardship was palpable. This artwork encapsulates not only financial struggle but also emotional turmoil faced by those caught up in cycles of deprivation.