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'London out of Season: St Giles at St James', 1891. Creator: G Durand
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'London out of Season: St Giles at St James', 1891. Creator: G Durand
'London out of Season: St Giles at St James', 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891
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Doll Doorstep Durand G G Durand Godefroy Durand London England United Kingdom Ripped Tattered Torn Toys Umbrella Umbrellas
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London out of Season - St Giles at St James's,
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an evocative 1891 engraving by French artist G. Durand, captures the essence of poverty and childhood innocence in the heart of Victorian London. The image, published in "The Graphic: An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper," transports us back in time to a chilly, rainy day in the St Giles district, known for its notoriety as a hub of urban poverty. In the foreground, a young girl in a torn, tattered dress and a boy in ripped clothes sit on the doorstep of a run-down building. They huddle together, seeking shelter from the rain under an umbrella, while their toys – a dog and a doll – lie abandoned at their feet. The scene is further enlivened by the presence of two dogs, one of which appears to be a pet, while the other is a stray, adding to the sense of contrast between the children's meager possessions and their playful spirits. The women's fashion of the era is also on display, with a well-dressed lady in an elegant umbrella passing by the children, her fashionable attire starkly contrasting with their impoverished circumstances. The overall effect of the engraving is one of poignant contrasts – the beauty of the Victorian era juxtaposed with the harsh realities of urban poverty. This powerful image, created by G. Durand for "The Graphic," offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of children living in poverty during the Victorian era in London. The engraving is an invaluable historical document, providing insight into the social conditions of the time and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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