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Framed Print : English countrywoman carrying basket of chickens and wearing apron over plain clothes (right)
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English countrywoman carrying basket of chickens and wearing apron over plain clothes (right)
English countrywoman carrying basket of chickens and wearing apron over plain clothes (right). On left is a lady of the Court with fur-trimmed coat over embroidered dress. Sumptuary laws dictated what each caste of society could wear. Engraving from Braun Civitates Orbis Terrarum 1572
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Media ID 9784303
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1572 Apron Basket Carrying Chickens Class Clothes Clothing Coat Court Dress Embroidered Fashion Lady Laws Left Plain Society Tudor Wear Wearing Braun Caste Civitates Countrywoman Dictated Fur Trimmed Orbis Sumptuary Terrarum
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Bring the charm of the English countryside into your home with our exquisite Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning image, sourced from Universal Images Group (UIG), captures the essence of rural life with an English countrywoman gracefully carrying a basket of chickens while wearing an apron over her plain clothes. The contrasting scene on the left features a lady of the Court, elegantly dressed in a fur-trimmed coat and embroidered dress. Each print is meticulously framed to preserve the vibrant colors and intricate details of the original photograph, making it a beautiful addition to any room. Elevate your decor and celebrate the beauty of rural life with our Framed Prints.
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 34cm x 29.2cm (13.4" x 11.5")
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 print captures the stark contrast between two women from different social classes in 16th century England. On the right, we see a humble English countrywoman, her face weathered by hard work and her hands calloused from tending to the land. She carries a basket filled with lively chickens, representing her connection to nature and agricultural life. Her plain clothes are covered by an apron, symbolizing her practicality and resourcefulness. In stark juxtaposition stands a lady of the Court on the left side of the image. Adorned in an opulent fur-trimmed coat over an intricately embroidered dress, she exudes elegance and wealth. Her attire reflects not only her status but also highlights sumptuary laws that dictated what each caste of society could wear during this era. This engraving from Braun Civitates Orbis Terrarum in 1572 serves as a poignant reminder of how clothing was used as a visual representation of one's place within society. The divide between these two women is evident through their contrasting garments - one displaying simplicity while the other flaunting luxury. Beyond being just fashion statements, these outfits tell stories about power dynamics and societal norms prevalent at that time in Britain. This historical snapshot invites us to reflect on how clothing can be both a means for self-expression and a tool for enforcing social hierarchies
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