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5890542 Portrait of a newsboy handing a paper to a man in what apperas to be a restroom at the Duane Street Lodging House (9 Duane St.), c.1890 (b/w photo) by Riis, Jacob August (1849-1914); Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: Newsboy in lodging house, 9 Duane Street.); eMuseum of the City of New York; American, out of copyright
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Atmospheric Child Labor Class Loos Manhattan News Newsboys Sink Status Toilet Urinal Daily Life Scene Newspapers Social History
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating storytelling of this vintage portrait from Bridgeman Images' Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection. Witness a poignant moment in time as a newsboy diligently hands a newspaper to a man, lost in thought, in what appears to be a restroom at the Duane Street Lodging House around 1890. Revel in the intrigue of this black-and-white photograph by Jacob A. Riis, a pioneer in social reform journalism. Bring this evocative piece of history into your home or office and ignite conversations with its timeless charm.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.1cm x 40.6cm (19.7" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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 by Jacob August Riis in 1890, transports us to the bustling streets of Duane Street Lodging House in New York City. The image captures a poignant moment between a young newsboy and a man inside what appears to be a restroom. In this snapshot of urban life, we witness the daily struggles faced by these individuals. The newsboy, with his worn-out clothes and determined expression, reaches out to hand over a newspaper to the man who stands before him. It is clear that both parties are caught up in their own worlds - one trying to make ends meet through selling newspapers, while the other takes a brief pause from his daily routine. The setting itself adds an atmospheric touch to the scene. The dimly lit restroom with its sink and urinal serves as an unexpected backdrop for this encounter. It highlights how even mundane spaces can become meeting points for people from different walks of life. Riis's photograph not only documents this particular interaction but also provides us with valuable insights into social history at that time. It sheds light on issues such as child labor, class distinctions, and the challenges faced by those living in lodging houses on Lower East Side. As we gaze upon this vintage print today, it reminds us of the power of photography in capturing slices of everyday life and preserving them for future generations to reflect upon.
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