Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Boroughs > Camden
Old Furniture, 1881. Creator: John Thomson
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
Old Furniture, 1881. Creator: John Thomson
Old Furniture, 1881. A work made of woodburytype, plate 20 in the book " street incidents" (1881)
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 23873321
© Heritage Art/Heritage Images
1881 Adolphe Smith Corner Furniture Shop Holborn Camden London England J Thompson John Thomson London England United Kingdom Second Hand Smith Adolphe Social Class Street Corner Street Incidents And Street Life Thomson John Woodburytype Working Class Church Lane
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arts
> Artists
> T
> John Thomson
> Arts
> Artists
> W
> John White
> Arts
> Contemporary art
> Photography
> Street art
> Arts
> Street art graffiti
> Still life
> Street photography
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Boroughs
> Camden
Old Furniture, 1881 - A Glimpse into Victorian Street Life
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photograph, titled "Old Furniture, 1881" transports us back to the bustling streets of late 19th-century Britain. Taken by renowned photographer John Thomson as part of his book "Street Incidents" this woodburytype print captures a moment frozen in time. The image showcases a quaint corner in Holborn Camden, London, where a second-hand furniture shop stands proudly. Three figures grace the scene – two men and a woman – representing different social classes that coexisted during this era. The man on the left exudes an air of authority while inspecting one of the chairs displayed outside the shop. On the right, a young girl curiously observes their interaction. Thomson's lens not only immortalizes these individuals but also provides valuable insight into Victorian society's complexities. It highlights how people from diverse backgrounds would converge on street corners like this one to explore affordable options for furnishing their homes. As we delve deeper into this snapshot from history, we are reminded of Scotland's influence through Thomson's presence as well as Adolphe Smith's collaboration on this project. Their joint efforts shed light on working-class life and contribute to our understanding of British heritage art. Today, thanks to institutions like the Art Institute Chicago and its commitment to preserving such treasures from our past, we can admire and appreciate these historical gems that offer glimpses into everyday life over a century ago.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
