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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
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Media ID 12571461
1909 Adolescent Barefoot Boat Boston Child Harbor Hine Lewis Overalls Poverty Rope Wickes Young Illiterate Truant Turn Of Century
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Add a touch of history to your walls with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This captivating image, titled "HINE: TRUANT, 1909," showcases a young boy's mischievous adventure as he skips school and explores the bustling harbor in Boston, Massachusetts. Taken by renowned photographer Lewis Hine in October 1909, this photograph is a captivating glimpse into the past. The black-and-white composition perfectly encapsulates the essence of a bygone era, making it an excellent addition to any home or office. Our high-quality poster prints are printed on premium paper, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that bring the story to life. Bring history into your space and ignite conversation with this intriguing piece from The Granger Collection.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
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.
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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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