Who created "Steerage Emigrants, from "The Graphic," vol."?

Steerage Emigrants, from "The Graphic," vol. was created by Arthur Boyd Houghton in March 19, 1870.

When was "Steerage Emigrants, from "The Graphic," vol." created?

This artwork was created March 19, 1870.

What medium is "Steerage Emigrants, from "The Graphic," vol."?

Steerage Emigrants, from "The Graphic," vol. is Wood engraving.

Is "Steerage Emigrants, from "The Graphic," vol." in the public domain?

Yes, Steerage Emigrants, from "The Graphic," vol. is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Steerage Emigrants, from "The Graphic," vol. 1

Arthur Boyd Houghton

March 19, 1870

Medium

Wood engraving

Dimensions

image: 5 7/8 x 8 7/8 in. (15 x 22.5 cm) sheet: 8 1/16 x 11 1/4 in. (20.5 x 28.6 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1928

Accession Number

28.111.8(10)

Tags

Men

Art Historical Context

In the bustling era of transatlantic migration during the late 19th century, Arthur Boydoughton's *Steerage Emigrants*, published in the inaugural volume of *The Graphic* March 19, 1870, captures the hardships of working-class travelers. Houghton, a prominent British illustrator known for his intricate line work and empathetic portrayal of everyday life, depicted men crammed in the dim, lower decks of a steamship—evoking the steerage class where millions of Europeans endured grueling voyages to seek new opportunities in America. This wood engraving from *The Graphic*, a pioneering illustrated ...

Steerage Emigrants, from "The Graphic," vol. 1

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