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An Irish peasant girl
An Irish peasant girl sits astride a wooden barrow bearing a small load of Peat sods in the farmyard Date: 1907
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Media ID 11551812
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Barrow Farmers Farmyard Peasant Peat Rustic Wheelbarrow
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the charm of the Emerald Isle into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image of an Irish peasant girl, skillfully captured in 1907, showcases the resilience and strength of rural life. As she sits astride a wooden barrow, balanced with a small load of peat sods, she invites us into a moment of history. Our high-quality canvas prints are meticulously produced using premium materials, ensuring vibrant colors and stunning detail. Experience the beauty and authenticity of this timeless photograph, now available as a beautiful addition to your décor."
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 76.2cm x 48.1cm (30" x 18.9")
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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.
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1. Title: A Young Irish Peasant Girl: A Portrait of Rural Life in Early 20th Century Ireland This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the image of a young Irish peasant girl, seated confidently atop a wooden wheelbarrow, her small frame dwarfed by the large load of peat sods she is transporting. The scene unfolds in a rustic farmyard, where the sun casts long, dappled shadows across the uneven terrain. In the background, a pig sniffs curiously at the edge of the frame, adding to the sense of life and activity that permeates the image. The year is 1907, and this photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of an Irish farmer's daughter. Peat, a natural fuel sourced from bogs and marshes, was a primary energy source for rural communities in Ireland during this time. The labor-intensive process of cutting, drying, and transporting peat sods was a common chore for women and children, who would often carry the heavy loads on their backs or in wheelbarrows like the one depicted in the photograph. The countryside of Ireland, with its rolling hills, stone walls, and simple farm buildings, forms the backdrop to this scene. The image is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the Irish people, who, despite the challenges of rural life, managed to eke out a living from the land. This photograph is a valuable historical record of a bygone era, offering a glimpse into the lives of Irish farmers and their families during a time of great change and transition. The photograph's composition, with the girl's determined expression and the contrast between her small frame and the large load she is carrying, underscores the physical demands of rural life and the strength and fortitude of those who lived it. This image is a poignant reminder of the rich history and traditions of Ireland's rural communities and the enduring spirit of the people who have called that land home for generations.
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