Metal Print : George R. Sims Dagonet Ballads - The Workhouse
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George R. Sims Dagonet Ballads - The Workhouse
An illustration inspired by In the Workhouse: Christmas Day - better known as Christmas Day in the Workhouse - one of the Dagonet Ballads written by George R Sims in 1877. The sentimental poem about the supposed cruelties of the workhouse system became enormously popular. Date: Date unknown
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Media ID 14147358
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
1877 Ballads Inspired Poem Sentimental Sims Supposed System Workhouse Written Cruelties Enormously
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Bring the haunting beauty of Victorian literature to your home with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints. Featuring the evocative illustration "Christmas Day in the Workhouse" from George R. Sims' Dagonet Ballads, this print is inspired by the classic work "In the Workhouse," published in 1877. With its intricate details and rich colors, this metal print adds a touch of history and artistry to any room. Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, our high-quality metal prints are waterproof, scratch-resistant, and designed to last a lifetime. Order yours today and let the power of storytelling transform your space.
Our Metal Prints feature rounded corners and rear fixings for easy wall mounting. Images are directly printed onto a lightweight, high quality 5mm thick, durable metallic surface for a vivid and vibrant finish. Available in 2 sizes, 28x35cm (14x11) and 50x40cm (20x16). 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 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
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 evocative illustration brings to life the poignant words of George R. Sims' Dagonet Ballad, "The Workhouse: Christmas Day." First published in 1877, this sentimental poem gained immense popularity and shed light on the supposed cruelties of the workhouse system in Victorian England. The image captures the somber atmosphere of the workhouse on Christmas Day, with its bare, cold interiors and the dejected expressions of its inhabitants. The children huddled around the meager fireplace, their faces etched with sadness and longing, while the elderly and infirm lie neglected in their beds. The stark contrast between the joy and merriment outside the workhouse walls and the bleak reality within stirred the emotions of the reading public and fueled the debate over the treatment of the poor and destitute. With its powerful imagery and poignant message, Sims' ballad became a defining piece of social commentary in Victorian literature, offering a glimpse into the harsh realities of life in the workhouse and the deep-seated inequalities of the time.
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