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Fine Art Print : London Life - A Shoeblack works outside a Station Entrance on The City and South London Railway (C&SLR), the tunnels and lines of which now form the Bank Branch of the Northern line, Date: circa 1910s
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London Life - A Shoeblack works outside a Station Entrance on The City and South London Railway (C&SLR), the tunnels and lines of which now form the Bank Branch of the Northern line, Date: circa 1910s
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, dated circa 1910s, showcases the hustle and bustle of London life through the eyes of a shoeback working outside a station entrance on the City and South London Railway (C&SLR). The tunnels and lines of which now form the Bank Branch of the Northern line. Experience the charm of a bygone era with this beautifully detailed and evocative print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. Add a touch of history and character to your home or office décor with this stunning piece of art.
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.
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 33.6cm x 53.3cm (13.2" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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.
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In this evocative photograph from the 1910s, a shoeblack diligently attends to his customers outside the entrance of a London Underground station. The City and South London Railway (C&SLR), now a part of the Bank Branch of the Northern line, looms in the background, its dark tunnels and labyrinthine lines a testament to the burgeoning transportation network beneath the bustling streets of the city. The shoeblack, with his polishing rag in hand and a gleaming shoe in the foreground, is a familiar sight in London's transportation history. His presence outside the station entrance not only provided a practical service for commuters but also served as a symbol of the city's unique character and charm. The worn signs on the station walls and the pavement, which bear the weight of countless footsteps, add to the sense of history and tradition. The City and South London Railway, the world's first deep-level underground railway, opened in 1890 and revolutionized the way Londoners traveled. This photograph captures a moment in time when the Underground was still a novelty, and the shoeblack's services were an essential part of the daily commute. The tunnels and lines that now form the Bank Branch of the Northern line have come a long way since then, but the spirit of London's transportation history lives on in this charming image. The photograph's muted colors and grainy texture transport us back to a time when the city was a hub of innovation and progress, and the Underground was a symbol of London's enduring resilience and adaptability. The shoeblack's determined expression and the gleam in his eyes as he polishes a shoe remind us of the importance of attention to detail and the small pleasures in life, even in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city.
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