Canvas Print : Watercress gatherers
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Watercress gatherers
Watercress gatherers.
circa 1830
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14312346
© Terry Parker / Mary Evans Picture Library
1830s Baskets Gather Gatherer Gatherers Gathering Smyth Smythe Watercress
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the timeless charm of history into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece, titled "Watercress Gatherers" by Terry Parker, takes us back in time to circa 1830. Witness the serene scene of watercress gatherers at work, their baskets brimming with fresh greens against the picturesque backdrop of a tranquil English river. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted using premium materials and high-definition printing techniques to ensure vibrant colors and stunning detail. Transform any room into an art gallery and relish the beauty of this evocative image from the Mary Evans Picture Library, now available exclusively through Media Storehouse.
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 evocative image captures a moment in time from the 1830s, depicting a group of women engaged in the timeless activity of watercress gathering. The serene scene unfolds along the banks of a crystal-clear stream, where the women, dressed in simple yet practical attire, skillfully navigate the shallow water with their woven baskets. The watercress plants, with their distinctive emerald-green leaves, thrive in the cool, clear waters, making them a prized food source for the community. The women work in harmony, their faces reflecting a sense of focus and determination as they carefully select the choicest watercress for their families' meals. The tranquility of the scene is only interrupted by the gentle ripples created by their movements in the water. Watercress gathering was an essential part of rural life during this era, providing a vital source of nutrition during the winter months when other fresh produce was scarce. The women would often work together, sharing the labor and the camaraderie, creating a sense of community and connection. This photograph, taken by Terry Parker from the Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a simpler time when the rhythms of nature shaped daily life. The image is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of women, who, through their hard work and dedication, ensured their families were well-fed and nourished.
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