Fine Art Print : Unmarried Mother / Baby
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Unmarried Mother / Baby
A distraught unmarried mother abandons her baby at the Hotel Dieu, Paris Date: 1950
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Media ID 14292493
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1950 Dieu Distraught Mothers Unmarried Abandons
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the poignant beauty and historical depth of our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this evocative image of an unmarried mother and her baby, abandoned at the Hotel Dieu in Paris, 1950. This powerful photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a poignant moment in time, offering a glimpse into the past and inviting reflection on the complexities of human emotion. Each print is meticulously produced using premium materials and state-of-the-art printing techniques, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail that bring the image to life. Add this moving piece of art to your home or office to inspire conversation, evoke emotion, and add a touch of timeless elegance to 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.
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 36cm x 50.8cm (14.2" 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 poignant image captures the moment of despair and desperation faced by an unmarried mother in Paris, France, in 1950. The photograph, titled "Unmarried Mother / Baby," shows a young woman, her face etched with sorrow and regret, as she hands over her newborn baby to the staff at the Hotel-Dieu Hospital. The baby, swaddled in blankets, looks up at his mother with a trusting gaze, oblivious to the life-altering decision being made before his very eyes. The Hotel-Dieu, a historic hospital in the heart of Paris, was known for its charitable work and commitment to caring for the city's needy and unwanted. In the post-war era, the number of unmarried mothers seeking refuge and anonymity in its walls was on the rise. The social stigma attached to being an unmarried mother was immense, and many women felt they had no other choice but to abandon their babies in the hope that they would be given a chance at a better life. This powerful photograph is a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by unmarried mothers in the past and the emotional toll that societal pressures and judgment can take on families. It also highlights the important role that institutions like the Hotel-Dieu played in providing support and care for those in need, offering a glimmer of hope in difficult times. The image is a poignant testament to the complexities of family and motherhood, and the enduring strength and resilience of the human spirit.
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