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Metal Print : HINE: TRUANT, 1909. A young truant hanging around fishing boats in the harbor during

HINE: TRUANT, 1909. A young truant hanging around fishing boats in the harbor during



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HINE: TRUANT, 1909. A young truant hanging around fishing boats in the harbor during

HINE: TRUANT, 1909.
A young truant hanging around fishing boats in the harbor during school hours in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Hine, October 1909

Granger holds millions of images spanning more than 25,000 years of world history, from before the Stone Age to the dawn of the Space Age

Media ID 12571461

1909 Adolescent Barefoot Boat Boston Child Harbor Hine Lewis Overalls Poverty Rope Wickes Young Illiterate Truant Turn Of Century


10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print

Bring the hauntingly evocative image of 'Hine: Truant, 1909' into your home with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints. This iconic photograph, captured by Lewis Hine, depicts a young boy idling away school hours amongst fishing boats in Boston Harbor. The rich, vibrant colors and stunning detail of this timeless image are beautifully preserved in our premium metal print, creating a captivating conversation piece that adds depth and character to any space. Experience the power of this powerful social documentation as an art piece, with the added benefit of a durable, waterproof, and scratch-resistant finish. Order your Hine: Truant Metal Print today and make history a part of your story.

Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.

Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space

Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")

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.


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HINE - TRUANT, 1909. A Glimpse into the Lost Childhood of a Boston Truant

EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this poignant photograph captured by Lewis Hine in October 1909, we are transported to the bustling harbor of Boston, Massachusetts. Against the backdrop of fishing boats and cityscape, a young truant stands barefooted on the dock during school hours. The sepia-toned image evokes a sense of nostalgia for an era long gone. The boy's overalls hang loosely on his thin frame, symbolizing both poverty and resilience. Illiterate and forgotten by society, he finds solace amidst the chaotic beauty of the harbor. His youthful face reveals traces of innocence lost too soon as he gazes at the world beyond his reach. Hine's lens captures not only a moment frozen in time but also sheds light on societal issues prevalent during that turn-of-the-century period. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder that childhood should be cherished and protected—a stark contrast to this young truant's reality. As we contemplate this image from Granger Art on Demand's collection, let us reflect upon our own privilege while acknowledging those who were denied their right to education and opportunity. May it inspire us to strive for social progress so that no child is left behind or forced onto paths they did not choose—like this nameless adolescent forever immortalized through Hine's lens.

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