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Dudley Street, Seven Dials, from London: A Pilgrimage, 1872 (engraving)
XJF396037 Dudley Street, Seven Dials, from London: A Pilgrimage, 1872 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Foire aux Vieux Souliers; ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 12873271
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Begging Boots Covent Garden Dickensian Dirt Dirty Homelessness Slum Slums Squalor Urchin Urchins Wares
Greetings Card Large (A4)
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This card features an enchanting 1872 engraving of Dudley Street, Seven Dials, in London, captured by the renowned artist Gustave Dore. Witness the bustling scene of "La Foire aux Vieux Souliers," or the Old Shoe Fair, as horse-drawn carriages and vendors fill the cobblestone streets. Transport your loved ones to another era with this timeless piece of art from Fine Art Finder, now available as a beautifully designed greeting card from Media Storehouse.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 29.7cm x 21cm (11.7" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 29.7cm x 42cm (11.7" x 16.5")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This engraving, titled "Dudley Street, Seven Dials" takes us back to the bustling streets of Victorian London in 1872. Created by the talented Gustave Doré, this print offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of urban life during that era. The scene depicts Dudley Street, located in the notorious neighborhood known as Seven Dials. Here we witness a vivid tableau of poverty and struggle. The street is filled with dilapidated buildings and cluttered market stalls selling worn-out shoes and other wares. Ragged urchins roam about, their faces etched with hardship and desperation. These children are forced to navigate a world marked by squalor and dirt, where survival often depends on begging or selling whatever they can find. Among them are infants barely old enough to walk, highlighting the heartbreaking cycle of poverty that engulfs families in these slums. The image transports us to an era synonymous with Charles Dickens' novels – a time when social inequality was rampant and destitution plagued many city dwellers. It serves as a stark reminder of how far society has come since then while also shedding light on ongoing issues surrounding homelessness and poverty today. "Dudley Street, Seven Dials" captures not only an artistic masterpiece but also serves as a poignant historical document that allows us to reflect upon our collective progress towards creating more equitable societies for all.
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