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Chimney Sweeps 1866
The young and the old, both looking tired after a days work
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Media ID 618547
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1866 Chimney Community Services Sweeps Tired
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Chimney Sweeps 1866 Fine Art Print from Mary Evans Picture Library. This evocative image, captured by an unnamed photographer in 1866, portrays the daily life of chimney sweeps in a poignant and authentic way. The young and the old, both weary from a hard day's work, offer a glimpse into the gritty reality of Victorian England. Our high-quality Fine Art Prints are perfect for adding depth and character to any room. Bring history into your home and relive the past with this stunning piece of photographic art.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 40.6cm x 46.5cm (16" x 18.3")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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, titled "Chimney Sweeps, 1866: The young and the old, both looking tired after a day's work," is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities faced by chimney sweeps during the Victorian era. Captured by an unknown photographer and preserved in the vast archives of Mary Evans Picture Library, this image offers a rare glimpse into the daily lives of these young boys and older men, who dedicated their labor to the essential yet arduous task of maintaining the heating systems of homes and businesses in 19th-century England. The young chimney sweep, clad in his traditional uniform of a short, tight-fitting jacket and trousers, boots, and a white shirt, looks weary and soot-covered. His face, smeared with grime, reveals the toll of long hours spent crawling through narrow chimneys, cleaning out the accumulated soot and debris. His expression speaks volumes about the physical and emotional exhaustion that came with the job. Beside him, an older chimney sweep, his face lined with age and weariness, shares a moment of camaraderie and understanding with the young boy. The older man's clothes are equally soiled, and his eyes reflect the weight of years spent performing this labor-intensive work. Their shared tiredness creates a powerful bond between them, a testament to the strong sense of community that existed among these workers. This historical photograph not only sheds light on the lives of chimney sweeps during the Victorian era but also serves as a reminder of the human cost of essential services. The image invites us to reflect on the past and appreciate the progress we have made in ensuring the welfare of workers in various industries.
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