Metal Print : The age of prosperity
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The age of prosperity
The age of prosperity. Illustration shows two old farmers talking on the platform at a train station; they are concerned about farm boys leaving the farms for the city, as well as mortgages being held by banks outside the local community. Date 1903 September 16
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Media ID 7355172
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10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Bring the timeless charm of history into your home with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints featuring 'The Age of Prosperity' by Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative illustration transports us back to a bygone era, where two old farmers ponder the future as they watch young farmhands bid farewell to the land and head for the city. Our high-quality metal prints are not just beautiful works of art, but also durable and long-lasting, ensuring your investment in history is a lasting one. Order now and add a touch of nostalgia to your living space.
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.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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
The Age of Prosperity" - A poignant illustration from the September 16, 1903 issue of Puck magazine, capturing the concerns of two aging farmers at a train station. The farmers, dressed in traditional work clothes and weathered by the passing of time, engage in a deep conversation, their furrowed brows and somber expressions reflecting the gravity of the matters at hand. In the background, a train pulls into the station, symbolizing the allure of urban opportunities and the lure that is drawing the younger generation away from the farms. The farmers' concerns are not just about their labor force dwindling, but also about the increasing control of mortgages by banks outside their local community. The farmers' hands, calloused from years of labor, rest on their worn-out hats, a stark contrast to the pristine and impersonal business transactions taking place in the city. This powerful cartoon, created over a century ago, resonates with the ongoing debate about rural depopulation and the challenges faced by small communities in the face of urbanization and industrialization. The Age of Prosperity serves as a reminder of the human cost of progress and the importance of preserving the connections and traditions that define rural communities. Mary Evans Prints Online, a leading provider of historical images, offers this rare and evocative illustration as a rights-managed print. The high-resolution image is perfect for researchers, historians, educators, and anyone interested in exploring the social and economic history of rural America during the early 20th century.
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