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Fine Art Print : NEW YORK: POVERTY, 1869. Underground lodgings for the poor, Greenwich Street, New York. Wood engraving, American, 1869
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NEW YORK: POVERTY, 1869. Underground lodgings for the poor, Greenwich Street, New York. Wood engraving, American, 1869
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Media ID 7542519
1869 Baby Charity Child Family Greenwich Village Lodging House Mother Poverty Shelter Sleep Slum Stove Under Ground
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print of "New York: Poverty, 1869" from Media Storehouse. Witness the stark reality of life in the bustling city over a century ago, as depicted in this haunting wood engraving by The Granger Collection. Captured in 1869, this powerful image reveals the hidden world of underground lodgings for the impoverished, located on Greenwich Street. Add this historical masterpiece to your collection and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
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NEW YORK - POVERTY, 1869. A Glimpse into the Struggles of Underground Lodgings for the Poor on Greenwich Street
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. This poignant wood engraving from 1869 offers a haunting glimpse into the harsh reality faced by impoverished families in New York City during this era. Capturing an intimate scene within an underground lodging house on Greenwich Street, it showcases the daily life and struggles of those living in extreme poverty. In this dimly lit space, we witness a diverse group of individuals huddled together around a stove, seeking warmth and solace amidst their dire circumstances. Men, women, and children alike find temporary respite from the unforgiving streets above as they sleep side by side on makeshift beds or simply lie upon bags that serve as their only possessions. The image portrays not just physical deprivation but also emotional exhaustion etched across weary faces. A mother cradles her baby close to her chest while trying to provide some semblance of comfort amid these challenging conditions. The presence of middle-aged men suggests that even those who were once employed now find themselves destitute and reliant on such shelters. Through this powerful engraving, we are reminded of the stark inequalities that plagued nineteenth-century America's urban centers like New York City. It serves as both a testament to human resilience in the face of adversity and a call to action for society to address systemic issues surrounding poverty. As we reflect upon this historical snapshot captured by an anonymous American artist over 150 years ago
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