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Slum Housing
Beggars scraping an existence in squalid living conditions in China, from China And The People. (Photo by John Thomson/Getty Images)
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John Thomson
Media ID 14761354
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14"x12" Mount with 12"x10" Print
Experience the poignant reality of history through our Media Storehouse Mounted Photos. Featuring this powerful image by John Thomson, "Beggars Scraping an Existence in Squalid Living Conditions in China" from his seminal work "China and The People," these mounted photos bring the past into your present. This evocative image, taken in the late 1800s, provides an unflinching glimpse into the harsh living conditions of China's urban poor. Each mounted photo is meticulously printed on premium archival paper and mounted on a sturdy backing, ensuring the highest quality and longevity. Add this historical masterpiece to your collection and start a conversation about the human condition and the passage of time.
Printed on 12"x10" paper and suitable for use in a 14"x12" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 26.4cm (10" x 10.4")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 35.6cm (12" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This powerful print captures the harsh reality of slum housing in China during a time when poverty and destitution plagued its people. In this poignant image, we witness beggars scraping an existence amidst squalid living conditions. The photographer, John Thomson, known for his ability to capture the raw essence of humanity, skillfully portrays the resilience and struggle of these individuals. The composition is strikingly framed with a square format that intensifies the sense of confinement within this impoverished environment. A bucket sits prominently in the foreground, symbolizing their daily struggle for survival. Cooking utensils scattered around further emphasize their meager existence while a pipe protruding from one corner hints at their desperate attempts to find solace or escape from their dire circumstances. The male figures depicted exude strength despite their worn-out appearances, embodying the indomitable spirit found even in such challenging situations. Their distinctly Chinese features serve as a reminder that poverty knows no boundaries and affects people across all cultures. John Thomson's photographic masterpiece serves as both documentation and social commentary on the plight faced by those living on society's fringes. It invites viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about inequality and challenges us to reflect upon our own responsibility towards creating a more just world.
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