Fine Art Print : Social / Usa Shanty Town
Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Social / Usa Shanty Town
A family outside their home in a New York shanty town between 62nd and 72nd Street Date: 1891
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Media ID 14292223
© Mary Evans Picture Library
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating history of New York City with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This haunting image, titled "A Family Outside Their Home in a New York Shanty Town between 62nd and 72nd Street," dates back to 1891. Captured by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, this photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the past, showcasing the living conditions of families in a shanty town during this era. Each print is meticulously produced using premium materials, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail. Bring a piece of history into your home or office and start building your personal collection today.
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 50.8cm x 35.4cm (20" x 13.9")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the daily life of a family outside their humble abode in a New York shanty town, located between 62nd and 72nd Streets, in the late 19th century. The image, taken in 1891, offers a poignant glimpse into the living conditions of the working class during this period. The family, dressed in their simple yet warm clothing, huddle together for warmth as they prepare to face another day in this impoverished community. The shanty town, a stark contrast to the bustling metropolis that New York City was becoming, was home to many Irish, German, and Italian immigrants who sought refuge from the harsh realities of urban poverty. These families lived in makeshift homes made of scraps of wood, tin, and other materials, often without proper insulation or heating. Despite the hardships they faced, the resilience and determination of these families shines through in this photograph. The mother, with a protective arm around her young child, looks intently at the camera, while her husband, wearing a worn-out hat and coat, holds a lantern, providing light in the dimly lit scene. The children, bundled up in layers, playfully peek out from behind their parents, oblivious to the challenges that lie ahead. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the struggles and sacrifices made by generations of immigrants in pursuit of a better life in America. It is a poignant and humbling reminder of the importance of empathy, compassion, and resilience in the face of adversity.
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