Homeless
In this 1890 oil on canvas, Thomas Benjamin Kennington presents "Homeless," a work that offers a quiet, unflinching look at the urban poor. The painting captures a specific moment of human connection amidst the hardships of the late 19th century. It focuses on a woman dressed in black clothing, known as widow's weeds, who has paused her labors to offer comfort. She is seen dropping a washing bundle to console…









