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Poster Print : Houseless and Hungry by Luke Fildes
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Houseless and Hungry by Luke Fildes
A study entitled Houseless and Hungry by Luke Fildes depicting homeless paupers queuing outside the casual ward of a London workhouse. A policeman stands at the left of the scene
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1869 Casual Cold Fildes Homeless Homelessness Hungry L Aw Luke Paupers Poor Poverty Queue Queuing Ragged Shabby Study Tramp Tramps Vagrant Vagrants Ward Workhouse Workhouses Houseless
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints featuring the powerful and poignant work, "Houseless and Hungry" by Luke Fildes. This iconic image, rights-managed through Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the stark reality of Victorian-era poverty with unflinching authenticity. Depicting a long line of homeless paupers queuing outside a London workhouse, a determined policeman stands guard at the left edge of the scene. This evocative poster print is an essential addition to any history or social issues-themed collection, sparking important conversations and inspiring reflection. Order now and bring this significant piece of history into your home or workspace.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 39.6cm (23.4" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Houseless and Hungry" is a powerful and poignant study by renowned Victorian artist Luke Fildes, capturing the harsh realities of poverty and homelessness in London during the late 1800s. The black-and-white photographic print depicts a long queue of paupers, huddled together outside the casual ward of a workhouse. Their ragged and shabby clothes, exposed to the cold and damp weather, are a testament to their desperate circumstances. At the left of the scene, a policeman stands sternly, keeping order in the chaotic scene. The workhouse, a symbol of the harsh and unforgiving welfare system of the time, looms ominously in the background. The title "Houseless and Hungry" underscores the desperate plight of these individuals, who were forced to queue for the meager relief offered by the workhouse. The image, created in 1869, is a stark reminder of the living conditions faced by the poor and homeless during the Victorian era. It highlights the stark contrast between the haves and the have-nots, and the inadequacy of the welfare system to address the root causes of poverty. The image also serves as a reminder of the importance of social welfare and housing policies, which have evolved significantly since the 1860s. Luke Fildes was a prominent British painter and etcher, known for his social commentary and realistic depictions of everyday life. "Houseless and Hungry" is one of his most famous works, and it continues to resonate with audiences today, serving as a reminder of the ongoing struggle against poverty and homelessness.
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