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Makeshift Bed
circa 1887: The cellar of 11 Ludlow Street in New York, where beggars sleep in squalid conditions. The photograph was taken by Jacob A Riis, a New York reporter with the Tribune, who later went on to become a social reformer and author. (Photo by Jacob A. Riis/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Jacob A. Riis
Media ID 11805708
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Experience the power of visual storytelling with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This captivating piece, titled "Makeshift Bed" by Jacob A. Riis, takes you back in time to 1887 New York. Witness the poignant reality of the city's hidden underbelly as depicted in this Fine Art Storehouse photograph. Taken in the cellar of 11 Ludlow Street, it reveals the heart-wrenching conditions where beggars sought refuge. Transform your space with this evocative canvas print, a testament to the enduring power of photography to inspire and provoke thought.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful photograph captures the grim reality of life in late 19th-century New York City. Taken by Jacob A. Riis, a dedicated reporter turned social reformer, this image showcases the squalid conditions that beggars endured in their makeshift bed. The scene unfolds in the cellar of 11 Ludlow Street, where destitute individuals sought refuge from the harsh realities of poverty. The landscape is one of despair and desperation, as a lone male figure lies on a barrel-turned-furniture bed. The worn-out mattress barely provides any comfort or respite from his daily struggles. Riis's lens exposes the stark contrast between wealth and destitution prevalent during this era in America's history. This haunting portrayal serves as a poignant reminder of the vast disparities that plagued society at that time. Beyond his role as an accomplished photographer, Riis would go on to become an influential social reformer and author. His work shed light on the deplorable living conditions faced by many marginalized communities across New York City, sparking public outrage and ultimately leading to significant changes in housing policies. As we reflect upon this photograph today, it serves as both a historical document capturing an era long gone and a call to action for continued efforts towards creating more equitable societies worldwide.
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