The Way They Live | Thomas Pollock Anshutz | 19th CenturyThe Way They Live (1879) by Thomas Pollock Anshutz depicts two young boys seated on a rough wooden bench in a simple, rural setting. Their ragged clothing, bare feet, and weary expressions highlight the hardships of working class childhood in post Civil War America. Painted with stark realism, the scene offers an unvarnished glimpse into poverty and social struggle, contrasting sharply with the idealized portrayals of children common in 19th century