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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
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introducing the captivating An Irish Peasant Girl fine art print from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image, captured in 1907, depicts a young girl with a determined expression as she sits astride a wooden barrow, balancing a small load of peat sods. The rich, earthy tones and authentic details transport you to a simpler time, making this print an exquisite addition to any home or office space. Embrace the charm of the past with our high-quality, rights managed fine art prints, and let this timeless piece ignite your imagination.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.6cm (21" x 13.2")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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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