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London Docks: ivory warehouse, 1895 (b / w photo)
1812772 London Docks: ivory warehouse, 1895 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Showing hundreds of ivory tusks and horns load out and marked for distribution.
Stepney, Metropolitan Borough of; Tower Hamlets, London Borough of); eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22561346
© London Metropolitan Archives / Bridgeman Images
Bone Bones Dock Docklands Endangered Species Environmental Exotic Horns Ivory Luxury Macabre Materials Piles Precious Rare Scale Sinister Stacks Stepney Stock Tower Hamlets Tusks Vast Warehouse
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the historic charm of London's Docks into your home with our Media Storehouse Canvas Print of the ivory warehouse, 1895. This stunning black and white photograph, taken by an English photographer in the 19th century and sourced from London Metropolitan Archives through Fine Art Finder, captures the timeless beauty and industrial character of London's past. Our high-quality canvas prints are made to order, using premium materials and printing techniques to ensure vibrant colors and sharp details. Add this captivating piece to your decor and transport yourself back in time.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph, taken in 1895 by an English photographer, offers a glimpse into the bustling London Docks of the 19th century. The image showcases an ivory warehouse that stands as a testament to Britain's thriving trade industry during this era. As one gazes upon the photo print, they are confronted with a scene of immense scale and macabre beauty. The warehouse is filled with stacks upon stacks of precious ivory tusks and horns, creating an atmosphere both exotic and sinister. These materials were marked for distribution, highlighting their significance in luxury goods production at the time. However, behind this opulence lies a darker truth - these tusks represent the death of endangered species hunted for profit. The architecture of the warehouse itself adds to its grandeur; it looms over boats and tugboats docked nearby. This juxtaposition between industrial machinery and natural resources emphasizes the impact of human activity on our environment. Through this photograph, we are transported back in time to witness Victorian-era London's booming hunting industry intertwined with its trading prowess. It serves as a powerful reminder of our responsibility towards preserving nature's rare treasures rather than exploiting them for commercial gain.
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