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Workhouse, St. Jamess Parish, December 1, 1809. December 1, 1809
Workhouse, St. Jamess Parish, December 1, 1809
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Workhouse, St. Jamess Parish, December 1,1809 - A Glimpse into the Harsh Realities of Poverty in 19th Century London
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. This print takes us back to a cold winter's day in Westminster, London on December 1st, 1809. The image depicts the interior of a workhouse located in St. James's Parish - a place that symbolizes both hope and despair for those trapped within its walls. The collaboration between renowned artists Thomas Rowlandson, Augustus Charles Pugin, and Thomas Sunderland brings this scene to life with astonishing detail and vivid colors. Through their masterful use of aquatint etching and hand coloring techniques, they capture the essence of poverty-stricken Britain during this era. In this particular frame from the series, we find ourselves inside the dimly lit dining room or refectory of the workhouse. The room is filled with people who have fallen victim to destitution - men and women huddled together around plain wooden tables as they await their meager meals. Every line drawn by Rowlandson tells a story; every stroke applied by Pugin adds depth to these tales of struggle and survival. Together, they expose society's indifference towards its most vulnerable members while shedding light on the harsh conditions endured by those seeking refuge within these walls. As we gaze upon this haunting image at The Metropolitan Museum of Art today, let it serve as a reminder that poverty knows no boundaries or time
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