An eviction scene of 1871 in which the poor, elderly, injured, and ill being turned out of their homes and onto the street along with all of their belongings while the wealthy landlords look on. Originally a painting by William Henry Powell, (1823-1879), an American artist in the ilustration homes have had their roofs tumbled and a police presence is evident in the men in uniform at the left of the scene. In the foreground is the body of a man who died shortly before the eviction, carelessly thrown into the street.
An eviction scene of 1871 in which the poor, elderly, injured, and ill being turned out of their homes and onto the street along with all of their belongings while the wealthy landlords look on. Originally a painting by William Henry Powell, (1823-1879), an American artist in the ilustration homes have had their roofs tumbled and a police presence is evident in the men in uniform at the left of the scene. In the foreground is the body of a man who died shortly before the eviction, carelessly thrown into the street. Shortly after this, his son, the man in military uniform with a fist raised, arrives home from the Crimean War, having just missed his father’s last moments.
Size: 5715px × 3670px
Location: Ireland
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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