Sujet
Thomas Coram outside the Foundling Hospital, London, (c1750?). Artist: Unknown
Légende
Thomas Coram outside the Foundling Hospital, Camden, London, (c1750?). The philanthropist Thomas Coram is seen here with a destitute child lying in a basket at his feet. Coram founded the hospital after seeing the plight of children left abandoned in the streets, many were young babies close to death. Poverty-stricken mothers would bring their children to the gate, and competition for places was fierce. Handel and Hogarth were also among the eminent people who took an active interest in the activities of the hospital. In 1926 it was moved to Redhill, Surrey, and the original buildings were demolished.
Museum of London
Date
1750
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Museum of London
Notre référence
HRM19A84_077
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
53,9Mo (4,9Mo) / 31,3cm x 43,2cm / 3696 x 5100 (300dpi)