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The end of the journey. In Antwerp, a horse is now three times more valuable dead than
The end of the journey. In Antwerp, a horse is now three times more valuable dead than alive - and a handful of Belgium butchers are making £ 1, 000, 000 a year by the mass slaughter of an animal which for centuries has been mans most faithful servant. The horses - shipped as working animals - are imported in thousands chiefly from Eire. But, although most of them are in their prime, they are slaughtered almost immediately after they are landed and sold - at luxury prices - to well-fed Belgiums. The stick and the rope urge four " essential imports" on to the bloodstained knife of the butcher. The law is evaded and more horse-flesh is turned into money. May 1948
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Antwerp
Belgium
Media ID 21569256
© Mirrorpix
Horse Meat Post War Black Market
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the captivating world of The end of the journey, an evocative fine art print from Media Storehouse's Memory Lane Prints collection. This powerful image, captured in Antwerp, tells a thought-provoking tale of a horse and the unexpected value of its life's end. Witness the poignant contrast as a handful of butchers discover that a horse is worth three times more when it's no longer alive. Experience the depth and emotion of this intriguing photograph, expertly transformed into a stunning fine art print, perfect for adding depth and intrigue to any space.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 51.4cm x 35.5cm (20.2" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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"The end of the journey. In Antwerp, a horse is now three times more valuable dead than alive - and a handful of Belgium butchers are making £1,000,000 a year by the mass slaughter of an animal which for centuries has been man's most faithful servant. The horses - shipped as working animals - are imported in thousands chiefly from Eire. But, although most of them are in their prime, they are slaughtered almost immediately after they are landed and sold - at luxury prices - to well-fed Belgians. The stick and the rope urge four "essential imports" on to the bloodstained knife of the butcher. The law is evaded and more horse-flesh is turned into money. This haunting print captures a dark chapter in post-war history during May 1948 when black market activities were thriving amidst food shortages. It depicts men engaged in the clandestine trade of horse meat, exploiting its soaring value due to scarcity. The image showcases the stark reality faced by these noble creatures who once served mankind faithfully throughout history but now meet an untimely demise merely for profit. Imported as diligent working animals primarily from Eire, these horses find themselves betrayed upon arrival in Antwerp. Despite being at their prime physical condition upon landing ashore, they face immediate slaughter instead of enjoying peaceful retirement or continued service. Their flesh fetches exorbitant prices among affluent Belgians who indulge in this illicit delicacy. The photograph reveals how desperate circumstances push individuals to evade laws and
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