DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. The rag merchants home - Coulston Street, Whitechapel. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

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DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. The rag merchants home - Coulston Street, Whitechapel. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

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1872 Balance Child Child Labor Dore Gustave Industry London A Pilgrimage Merchant Paul Pilgrimage White Chapel Working Class

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This print takes us back in time to the bustling streets of London in 1872. The image depicts a rag merchant's home located on Coulston Street, Whitechapel. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor, this piece of art beautifully captures the essence of life during that era. The scene showcases the balance between industry and city life as men can be seen hard at work, surrounded by piles of rags. In the foreground stands an old English child laborer, a girl who seems wise beyond her years. Her presence evokes a sense of both innocence and resilience amidst the harsh realities faced by working-class children during this period. Gustave Dore's masterful engraving technique brings depth and texture to every detail captured within this snapshot from history. It serves as a powerful reminder of the challenges faced by those living in poverty-stricken areas like Whitechapel. London: A Pilgrimage offers viewers an opportunity to reflect upon societal issues such as child labor and social inequality that plagued Victorian England. This print is not just a beautiful piece of artwork; it is also a visual representation of historical significance. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand the struggles endured by individuals trying to make ends meet in one of London's most impoverished neighborhoods. The Granger Collection has once again provided us with an invaluable glimpse into our past through their remarkable collection.

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