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With the distressed hop-pickers in Kent, from The Illustrated London News
XJF438433 With the distressed hop-pickers in Kent, from The Illustrated London News, September 11th, 1897 (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: caption beneath the image reads, The greatest distress lies in the fact that hops are scarce and pickers cannot find work, consequently, prices for picking are low, and there are an unusual number of would-be hop-pickers tramping about in search of employment ; ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 12881073
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Bad Weather Distressed Employment Hardship Harvest Harvesting Homeless Hop Picker Hop Pickers Hop Picking Hops Kent Kentish Labourers Picker Pickers Picking Rain Search Searching Shelter Unemployed Unemployment Hopfield Tramping
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of 19th-century England with our exquisite fine art print, "With the distressed hop-pickers in Kent," from The Illustrated London News. This evocative lithograph, created by Wright in 1897, captures the essence of the hop-picking season and the hardships faced by the laborers. Add this stunning piece to your collection and bring a touch of history into your home or office. Order now from Media Storehouse's range of fine art prints, available at Fine Art Finder, and let the story unfold.
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 36.5cm x 50.8cm (14.4" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This black and white lithograph, titled "With the distressed hop-pickers in Kent" offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities faced by agricultural laborers during the Victorian era. Created by Henry Charles Seppings Wright in 1897, this image captures the essence of hardship, poverty, and unemployment that plagued hop pickers in Kent. The caption beneath the image reveals a distressing truth: hops were scarce, leaving pickers unable to find work. As a result, prices for picking were low, leading to an influx of desperate individuals tramping about in search of employment. The scene depicted showcases a group of homeless workers seeking shelter amidst bad weather conditions. Wright's meticulous attention to detail allows viewers to immerse themselves in this somber moment from history. The rain-soaked landscape serves as a metaphor for their struggles while emphasizing their vulnerability against nature's elements. Every line etched on their faces tells stories of resilience and despair. Through this print, we are transported back to an era when agriculture was not only physically demanding but also economically uncertain. It serves as a reminder of the hardships endured by those who relied on manual labor for survival. Today, this lithograph stands as both an artistic masterpiece and historical documentation—a testament to human perseverance amidst adversity. Its presence evokes empathy and invites contemplation on societal progress since then—an opportunity to reflect upon our collective responsibility towards ensuring fair working conditions for all members of society.
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