Canvas Print : Emigration - A melancholy prospect

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Emigration - A melancholy prospect

Emigration - A melancholy prospect.
19th century

Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries

Media ID 23096248

© Mary Evans Picture Library

Agriculture Crops Emigration Farmer Farmers Hard Melancholy Poor Prospect

20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print

Add a touch of historical depth to your home decor with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the poignant image "Emigration - A melancholy prospect" by Mary Evans Picture Library. This evocative 19th-century photograph captures the bittersweet moment of emigrants bidding farewell to their homeland, transporting you back in time. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted using premium materials and high-definition printing techniques, ensuring a stunning, gallery-quality finish. Bring the rich history of emigration to life in your living space, and create a conversation piece that will be admired by all. Order your Canvas Print today and let the story unfold.

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
is a poignant and evocative image from the 19th century that captures the harsh realities and emotional turmoil of rural poverty and the decision to emigrate. The photograph, taken during the Victorian era, depicts a group of men standing at the edge of a barren and desolate farm, their faces etched with worry and sadness as they gaze upon their meager crops and the vast expanse of land before them. The scene is one of hardship and struggle, with the men's worn clothing and weary expressions reflecting the physical and emotional toll of farming in an unforgiving environment. The poor quality of the crops, which appear stunted and struggling to survive, underscores the futility of their labor and the precariousness of their livelihoods. Despite the obvious challenges, there is a sense of determination and resilience in the men's posture and demeanor. Their gazes, however, are fixed on the horizon, as if contemplating the difficult decision to leave their homeland in search of a better future. The title of the photograph, "Emigration - A Melancholy Prospect," speaks to the bittersweet nature of their predicament: the sadness of leaving behind all that is familiar and the hope of a new beginning in a foreign land. This powerful and evocative image offers a glimpse into the lives of farmers and rural laborers during the 19th century, highlighting the harsh realities of poverty and the emotional toll of making the decision to emigrate. It is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and struggles that many endured in the pursuit of a better life and a brighter future.

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