Evicted Tenants 1892

"Evicted Tenants" by Erik Henningsen depicts a poignant scene of a family being evicted from their home in a snowy Danish street. The painting, created in 1892, captures the hardship and despair experienced by those forced to leave their homes during a time of social upheaval. The artist’s realistic portrayal of the family’s belongings piled on the sidewalk and their somber expressions highlights the human cost of poverty and homelessness, making it a powerful commentary on social issues of the time. The painting is housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark.