Canvas Print : PRINTING OFFICE, 1861. Women employed as compositors at a printing office in London, England. Color engraving, 1861
Canvas Prints from Granger
PRINTING OFFICE, 1861. Women employed as compositors at a printing office in London, England. Color engraving, 1861
PRINTING OFFICE, 1861.
Women employed as compositors at a printing office in London, England. Color engraving, 1861
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 7504873
Craftswoman Movable Type Print Shop Printing Press Victorian Workshop Compositor
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our captivating Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This vintage masterpiece, "PRINTING OFFICE, 1861. Women employed as compositors at a printing office in London, England," is a color engraving from The Granger Collection, New York, dating back to 1861. Witness the intriguing history of the printing industry as women skillfully work as compositors in this mesmerizing image. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and add an element of timeless charm to your space. Order your Canvas Print today and let the story unfold.
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.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This color engraving from 1861 takes us back in time to a bustling printing office in London, England. The image showcases a group of women diligently working as compositors, skillfully arranging movable type for the printing press. Their presence challenges the traditional gender roles of the era and highlights their significant contribution to the craft. The Victorian workshop setting exudes an atmosphere of productivity and craftsmanship. Surrounded by stacks of paper, ink bottles, and various tools of their trade, these pioneering women demonstrate their dedication to their work. Their focused expressions reveal a sense of pride in their role as skilled craftswomen. The print captures a pivotal moment in history when women were beginning to break into traditionally male-dominated professions. It serves as a testament to the determination and resilience displayed by these trailblazing individuals who paved the way for future generations. Through this artwork, we are reminded that progress is not limited by societal norms or expectations. Instead, it is driven by passion and talent regardless of one's gender or background. This remarkable piece was preserved over time thanks to The Granger Collection based in New York City. Its historical significance lies not only in its depiction of women at work but also in its ability to inspire us today with its timeless message: embrace your passions fearlessly and let nothing hold you back from achieving greatness.
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