"Remarkable characters": John Dempsey and the representation of the urban poor in Regency Britain

Abstract

The article offers information on the art presentations of John Dempsey in London, England between 18th and 19th century. It mentions that most of the masterpieces have depicted the struggles and hardships of the low-class citizens and urban poor during the regency period. It highlights the famous arts portraying the economic conditions of poor people including "Thomas Musto the Mat Man," "John Green," and "Cries of London." The inscriptions of these arts are also described. Show more