Framed Print : Poor street magazine seller and child
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Poor street magazine seller and child
A poor ragged woman with a very beaten-up face pictured ironically selling the magazine Larks on the street whilst clutching her infant child Date: circ 1898
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Media ID 11574813
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Beaten Clutching Crier Eyes Infant Irony Larks Londoner Phil Poor Poverty Publication Ragged Rags Seller Selling Sells Shawl Whilst Abused Ironically
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Introducing the poignant and thought-provoking addition to your home decor, the "Poor Street Magazine Seller and Child" framed print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a moment in time from the late 1800s. A ragged woman, with a weathered expression etched on her face, sells a magazine on the street while tenderly holding her young child. This poignant scene invites reflection on the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring bond between a mother and her child. Bring this powerful piece into your home and let it spark meaningful conversations.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 34cm (11.5" x 13.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant image captures the harsh realities of poverty in late 19th century London, as depicted in a photograph of a ragged woman selling the publication "Larks" on the street. The woman, with her deeply lined, beaten face and sunken eyes, exudes a sense of sadness and weariness. She clutches her infant child tightly in a shawl, shielding him from the cold and the elements. The irony of her selling a magazine called "Larks," which suggests amusement and lightheartedness, is palpable. The image is a stark reminder of the harsh living conditions and the struggles faced by the poor in the East End of London during this period. The woman's appearance and the worn-out state of her clothes and the magazine further emphasize the grim reality of her situation. The photograph, though historically significant in documenting the social and economic conditions of the time, is a poignant reminder of the human cost of poverty and the resilience of those who endured it.
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