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Tenements In New York City
Photograph shows laundry drying on clotheslines in the backyards of New York City tenement slums, circa 1900. (Photo by FPG/Getty Images)
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Media ID 11926722
© 2004 Getty Images
America Apartment Clothesline Drying Housing Industrial Laundry North Slum T836606 Urban Tenement
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Tenements in New York City fine art print from Fine Art Storehouse. This evocative photograph, captured by FPG, transports you back in time to the early 1900s. Witness the daily life of New York City's tenement slums, where laundry dries on clotheslines in the backyards. Add an air of history and character to your home or office with this stunning, museum-quality print. A must-have for those who appreciate the beauty in the everyday and the richness of our 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 50.8cm x 35.2cm (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.
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This print captures a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of life in New York City's tenement slums during the early 1900s. The image showcases a maze of apartment buildings, towering high above the bustling city streets. In the backyards, clotheslines stretch across the narrow spaces, adorned with laundry hanging out to dry. This simple act of drying clothes takes on a profound significance as it symbolizes both resilience and struggle. The dilapidated architecture and cramped living conditions depicted here serve as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by working-class families in this era. These tenements were often overcrowded, lacking proper sanitation facilities or ventilation. Yet amidst these hardships, one can't help but admire the resourcefulness and determination exhibited by these residents who made do with what little they had. This photograph not only documents an important chapter in American history but also highlights broader themes such as urbanization and industrialization that shaped North America during this period. It serves as a powerful visual testament to how cities evolved rapidly while grappling with issues surrounding housing and social inequality. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from FPG/Getty Images, we are reminded of our collective responsibility to learn from past mistakes and strive for more equitable societies today.
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