Fine Art Print : Ironmonger miffed at rain stalling watering can sales
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Ironmonger miffed at rain stalling watering can sales
Farmer - " This Rain ll do a power o good." Ironmonger - " Aye, but it ll spoil t sale o waterin cans." !!! Date: 1892
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Media ID 11575221
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1892 Annoyed Cans Conversation Doorway Enjoying Farmer Growing Hands Hips Importance Important Ironmonger Ironmongers Phil Rain Rust Store Watering
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring the charm of the past into your home with our exquisite range of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, titled "This Rain," depicts a classic interaction between a farmer and an ironmonger, both expressing their contrasting perspectives on the rain. The photograph, taken in 1892, is brought to you by Mary Evans Prints Online. The ironmonger, with a frown on his face, laments the rain's impact on his watering can sales, while the farmer, with a smile, sees the rain as a necessary element for growth. Add this timeless piece of history to your collection and let the story unfold in your space.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 45cm (16" x 17.7")
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
1892: A Humorous Interlude between Farmer and Ironmonger Amidst the Unpredictable British Weather In this charming snapshot from the annals of history, captured in 1892, we find ourselves in the heart of a quaint English village, where the rhythm of rural life ebbs and flows with the changing seasons. Nestled amongst the cobblestone streets, the ironmonger's shop stands proudly, its wares displayed in the window, and its proprietor, Phil, a stout, middle-aged man with a bushy mustache and a furrowed brow, is seen in the doorway, his hands on his hips, his expression a mix of annoyance and resignation. Beside him, a farmer, clad in weathered work clothes and a broad-brimmed hat, pauses in his rounds, a contented smile playing on his lips as he gazes out at the rain-soaked landscape. "This rain'll do a power of good," he remarks, his voice carrying the reassuring cadence of one who knows the land and its cycles intimately. The ironmonger, however, is less sanguine about the situation. "Aye," he grumbles, "but it'll spoil the sale of watering cans." The farmer's smile widens, and he claps a hearty hand on the ironmonger's shoulder, "Don't you worry, Phil. The sun'll be out again soon enough, and we'll all be in need of your fine wares." This humorous exchange between farmer and ironmonger, played out against the backdrop of a rustic village scene, speaks to the importance of community and the rhythms of rural life. It is a reminder that even in the face of adversity, there is always room for humor and camaraderie. And as we marvel at this slice of history, we can't help but feel a pang of nostalgia for a time when life moved at a slower pace, and the simple pleasures of the countryside held sway over our daily lives.
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