Fine Art Print : Winkle seller, 1869
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Winkle seller, 1869
Man selling fine fresh winkles from a cart, 1869 Date: 1869
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Media ID 14413449
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1869 Coster Dec16 Everyday Fresh Poor Seller Selling Shellfish Trades Winkle Winkles
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the charming image of a winkle seller from 1869. This captivating photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a man selling fresh winkles from his cart with a warm and inviting expression. The intricate details and rich colors of this vintage print transport you to a bygone era, making it a perfect addition to any home or office space. Bring history to life with this stunning piece of art.
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 40.6cm x 47.8cm (16" x 18.8")
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 image captures the scene of a winkle seller plying his trade on the bustling streets of 1860s Britain. Dressed in typical working-class attire, the man proudly displays his freshly gathered winkles on a bed of straw in the back of his cart. Winkles, a type of edible sea snail, were a popular and affordable source of protein for the working classes during this period. The photo offers a glimpse into the everyday life of the poorer sectors of society during this era. The man's determined expression and the busy traffic of people and carts in the background suggest the hustle and bustle of urban life. The use of natural light and the rich textures of the man's clothing and the winkles themselves add depth and authenticity to the scene. The image is a reminder of the importance of local food markets and street vendors in providing sustenance and community connection in the past. It also highlights the hard work and resilience of those who sold goods from carts, such as the winkle seller, to make a living in the 1860s. Overall, this photograph is a valuable historical record of a moment in time, offering insight into the sights, sounds, and smells of the past.
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