Fine Art Print : Sketch of woman scrubbing floor
Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Sketch of woman scrubbing floor
Sketch of a woman scrubbing the floor. Date: 1922
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Media ID 14130728
© The Muriel Dawson Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
Chore Chores Cleaning Dawson Floor Household Housework Kneeling Monochrome Muriel Scrub Scrubbing Sepia Wash 1922
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring timeless elegance to your home with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this evocative sketch of a woman diligently scrubbing the floor from Mary Evans Prints Online. Dated 1922, this captivating piece showcases the beauty and grace in the simple act of daily life. Our high-quality prints are available under Rights Managed licensing, ensuring you can adorn your walls with authentic, museum-quality art that tells a story. Add character and charm to any room, and relish the rich history and detail in every stroke. Order your Fine Art Print today and make a statement with timeless artistry.
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 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Housewife's Toil: A 1920s Sketch of a Woman Scrubbing the Floor Date: 1922 This evocative sketch, created in 1922, captures the essence of a woman's daily household chore during the 1920s. The image, titled "A Housewife's Toil," depicts a woman named Muriel Dawson, deeply engrossed in the task of scrubbing the floor. The sketch, created in ink and wash, is rendered in a monochrome palette, with the predominant hue being a warm, earthy brown, reminiscent of the dirt and grime being removed from the floor. Muriel Dawson, a talented artist, skillfully captured the determination and focus in the woman's expression as she kneels on the floor, her arms and hands moving in a rhythmic motion, a broom in one hand and a bucket of soapy water in the other. The woman's simple yet sturdy apron, worn to protect her clothes, is a testament to the practicality of the era. The worn-out wooden floorboards and the cluttered room in the background further emphasize the mundanity and repetition of this household chore. The 1920s were a time of significant social and cultural change, with women's roles evolving in various aspects of society. However, the domestic sphere remained a predominantly female domain, and chores such as cleaning and scrubbing the floors continued to be an essential part of women's daily lives. This poignant sketch by Muriel Dawson serves as a reminder of the tireless efforts and dedication of women in maintaining their households, even as they navigated the changing world around them.
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