In the Orphans painting, the context is the most essential part of the painting. In Victorian era London, there were an increasing number of homeless children (Daniels). Knowing this simple fact allows the viewer to understand why Kennington chose to paint homeless children. Like many artists, Kennington used his art to promote change in society. Some people think that Kennington was inspired by the artist Murillo to paint less fortunate children (Orphans). The painting of the two boys was made to show how heartbreaking the situation in London really was. Context serves as the central point for Kennington; without the poverty of 1800s London Kennington might not have created this image. The painting's original function was to bring about a change in how people felt about homelessness in the late 1800s. In today's world, the function can still be used to show how poverty still affects children around the world. Together with Context, Kennington used the main artistic elements to represent his