In 1936, Brandt made a photobook called “The English at Home” which showcased the social contrast between those who were higher up in the economic food chain before the war. Compared to those who were barely making it and were trying to survive with the options they were born with. One interesting fact that Brandt showcased was that on the front side of the book it was a photo of the upper class, and on the back cover was the lower class. Brandt would ask relatives, and random strangers, to take photos of their daily lives to see how much different they were compared to how much money one might have. "The English at Home" not only highlighted the stark economic disparities between social classes, but it also shed light on the consequences of such disparities. By capturing the stark contrast in living conditions and opportunities, Brandt's photobook exposed the inequalities that were going on in society at the time. It served as a powerful visual commentary on the impact of economic inequality on individuals' lives and sparked important conversations about social justice and the need for change.

Which could have been the starting point for Brandt to make Hampstead, London. The photo is taken of a woman looking young and skinny with kinky hair sitting in her home. The woman is sitting on a chair in the middle of her bedroom with floral wallpaper, and floral sheets to match. In the photo, the woman's facial expression appears sorrowful, with a hint of weariness in her eyes. Her body language is slightly hunched, conveying a sense of vulnerability and exhaustion. Despite her surroundings, there is resilience in her posture that speaks to her determination to persevere through difficult circumstances.

“Bill Brandt – an Introduction · V&A.” Victoria and Albert Museum, www.vam.ac.uk/articles/bill-brandt-an-introduction. Accessed 1 Apr. 2024. 

“Bill Brandt – Setting the Scene · V&A.” Victoria and Albert Museum, www.vam.ac.uk/articles/bill-brandt-setting-the-scene. Accessed 1 Apr. 2024.