Glass Frame : Houses of the Dangerous Classes (engraving)

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Houses of the Dangerous Classes (engraving)

5213647 Houses of the Dangerous Classes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Houses of the Dangerous Classes, Hot-beds of Evil. Illustration for The Builder, 10 January 1863.); © Look and Learn

Media ID 22775214

© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images

Barley Coal Common Roads Drury Evil Lane Residential Road Tares Trail Yard Beds Narrow Alley

7"x5" Glass Mount

Wall mounted or free-standing, these black edged glass frames feature a smooth chamfered edge and a stylish black border (on back face of the glass). Manufactured from 4mm thick glass, Glass Mounts are a durable, professional way of displaying and protecting your prints. Your 7x5 print is slotted into the back of the frame so can easily be changed if needed.

Tempered Glass Mounts are ideal for wall display, plus the smaller sizes can also be used free-standing via an integral stand

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 12.7cm (7" x 5")

Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 16.2cm (8" x 6.4")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "Houses of the Dangerous Classes" takes us back to 19th-century England, offering a glimpse into the dark underbelly of society. The engraving, part of a private collection, showcases the intricate architecture that housed the so-called dangerous classes. The image transports us to narrow alleys and residential roads where these dilapidated buildings stood as hot-beds of evil. Constructed with coal-stained bricks and nestled in cramped court yards, they served as breeding grounds for crime and despair. The artist's attention to detail is remarkable; every cracked window pane and crooked chimney speaks volumes about the lives led within these walls. The architect's intent becomes clear - creating an environment that perpetuates hardship rather than providing solace. As we follow the winding path through this maze-like neighborhood, we can almost smell the stench of poverty mingling with barley from nearby fields. It is here that society sowed its tares, neglecting those who needed help most desperately. This thought-provoking engraving originally appeared in The Builder on January 10th, 1863. Its inclusion in Look and Learn's collection ensures its preservation for generations to come. Let this haunting image serve as a reminder of our responsibility to uplift all members of society lest we allow such houses of darkness to rise again.

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