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Fine Art Print : CHILD LABOR, 1913. Boys picking slate in a great coal breaker in a Pennsylvania anthracite mine
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CHILD LABOR, 1913. Boys picking slate in a great coal breaker in a Pennsylvania anthracite mine
CHILD LABOR, 1913.
Boys picking slate in a great coal breaker in a Pennsylvania anthracite mine, 1913. Oil over a photograph
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Media ID 12317816
1913 Anthracite Breaker Child Child Labor Coal Industry Laborer Mine Miner Pennsylvania Poor Slate Working Class
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the powerful and poignant image "CHILD LABOR, 1913" by 140_1633699 from Granger Art on Demand. This evocative oil over photograph captures a moment in time, showcasing young boys toiling in a coal breaker in a Pennsylvania anthracite mine. This print is not just a work of art, but a window into the past, offering a glimpse into the harsh realities of labor conditions during the early 20th century. Add this impactful piece to your collection and start a conversation about the importance of social change and progress.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Captured in haunting detail, this powerful print titled 'CHILD LABOR, 1913' transports us back to a dark chapter in American history. The image showcases the harsh reality of child labor as it depicts young boys diligently picking slate in a massive coal breaker within a Pennsylvania anthracite mine. Their small figures are dwarfed by the towering machinery and dimly lit interior, symbolizing their vulnerability and exploitation. The oil overlay on the photograph adds an ethereal quality, intensifying the emotional impact of this historical documentation. It serves as a poignant reminder of the early industrial era when children were forced into grueling work at such tender ages. These boys, representatives of countless others like them, endured long hours and dangerous conditions for meager wages. This image not only sheds light on the plight of these young laborers but also exposes broader issues surrounding poverty and social class during that time period. It is a stark portrayal of how economic necessity often robbed children of their innocence and childhood. As we gaze upon this photograph print from Granger Art on Demand, let us be reminded that progress has been made since then to protect our most vulnerable citizens. May it serve as both an educational tool and a call to action against any form of exploitation still present today.
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