Canvas Print : Street Arabs, & Country
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Street Arabs, & Country
The life of children growing up in the country, flying their kite in sunlit meadows, contrasted with town waifs, living as best they can with no home to go to. Date: 1896
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Media ID 14295993
© Mary Evans Picture Library
1896 Arabs Best Contrasted Growing Kite Living Meadows Sunlit Waifs
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating 'Street Arabs & Country' Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, an evocative image taken from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful photograph, dated 1896, captures the stark contrast between the idyllic childhood spent in the countryside, where children fly their kites in sunlit meadows, and the harsh reality faced by town waifs, who make do with whatever they can find in the urban jungle. This beautifully printed canvas brings history to life, inviting you to reflect on the past and the enduring human spirit. Order your 'Street Arabs & Country' Canvas Print today and add a thought-provoking piece of art to your home.
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 76.2cm (20" x 30")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph, taken in 1896, captures the stark contrast between the idyllic childhood experiences of rural children and the harsh realities faced by their urban counterparts. In the foreground, a group of country children gleefully fly a kite against the backdrop of sunlit meadows, their laughter carried on the gentle breeze. Their simple joys are a world away from the grim reality of the town waifs in the background, huddled together on a street corner. Dressed in tattered clothes and with hollow eyes, these children have known a life devoid of the basic comforts and security that most take for granted. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the vast social divide that existed between rural and urban communities during this period. While the countryside offered the promise of fresh air, open spaces, and the simple pleasures of nature, the town presented a harsher, more unforgiving existence. The children in this photograph, both rural and urban, represent the innocence and resilience of childhood, but their experiences were shaped by the circumstances of their birth and upbringing. This image, taken over a century ago, offers a glimpse into the past and invites us to reflect on the progress we have made in addressing the social and economic inequalities that continue to persist. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of ensuring that all children, regardless of their background, have the opportunity to grow up in safe, healthy, and nurturing environments.
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