Fine Art Print : Snap Playing Card - All Hot and Floury
Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Snap Playing Card - All Hot and Floury
Snap Playing Card - All Hot and Floury, potato seller.
circa 1900s
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14311888
© Terry Parker / Mary Evans Picture Library
Oven Potato Potatoes Seller Selling Snap Wheels Floury Games
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating charm of yesteryears with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints. This stunning piece, titled "Snap Playing Card - All Hot and Floury" by Terry Parker, showcases a vibrant and intriguing image of a potato seller from the 1900s, as published by Mary Evans Picture Library. Each print is meticulously reproduced with the utmost care and attention to detail, ensuring the rich colors and intricate textures of the original artwork are beautifully preserved. Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home or office with this evocative and enchanting piece from the past.
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 36.2cm x 50.8cm (14.3" x 20")
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 captures the essence of a bygone era with the image of a Snap Playing Card dealer, proudly displaying his freshly baked potatoes in the streets of the early 1900s. The man, dressed in a heavy coat and a flat cap, exudes a sense of warmth and tradition as he offers his wares to passersby. The potatoes, hot and covered in flour, are arranged on a wooden cart adorned with oversized Snap Playing Card illustrations. The cart's wheels, coated in a layer of dust, suggest the long hours spent traveling from one location to another in search of customers. The dealer's face is etched with the lines of a life lived outdoors, as he expertly balances the weight of the cart and the heat of the oven. The steam rising from the potatoes adds to the inviting atmosphere, drawing in the curious and the hungry. This snapshot of street life in the Edwardian era offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the simple pleasures of food and trade. The Snap Playing Card dealer's presence on the cobblestone streets adds a touch of whimsy and nostalgia, transporting us back to a time when life moved at a slower pace and community connections were forged through the exchange of goods and conversation.
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