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Fine Art Print : What Will Become of the Servant-Gals?, 1865. Artist: George du Maurier
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What Will Become of the Servant-Gals?, 1865. Artist: George du Maurier
What Will Become of the Servant-Gals?, 1865. The lady of the house shows a benevolent gentleman visitor where her housemaid sleeps. This appears to be an outhouse, damp and dirty. This was a period during which the newly burgeoning middle classes had few problems in engaging servants. For the uneducated lower classes, especially girls, there were few alternatives to domestic service. Consequently, the conditions attached to service were often less than equitable. From Punch, or the London Charivari, July 8, 1865
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the captivating world of 19th-century England with this exquisite fine art print, "What Will Become of the Servant-Gals?" by George du Maurier. This thought-provoking artwork, created in 1865, captures a moment of intrigue as the lady of the house proudly shows a benevolent gentleman visitor where her housemaid sleeps. The scene unfolds in a dimly lit outhouse, revealing the stark contrast between the privileged and the servile classes. George du Maurier's masterful brushstrokes bring this poignant moment to life, inviting you to ponder the social dynamics of the time. Add this beautiful print to your collection and let the story unfold in your home.
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 50.5cm x 40.6cm (19.9" 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 print titled "What Will Become of the Servant-Gals?, 1865" by George du Maurier offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities faced by domestic servants during the 19th century. The image showcases a lady of the house, accompanied by a benevolent gentleman visitor, as she reveals to him where her housemaid sleeps - an uninviting and dilapidated outhouse. During this era, the emerging middle classes had little difficulty in employing servants; however, for lower-class individuals, particularly young girls, domestic service was often their only option. Unfortunately, these positions came with less than fair conditions. The monochromatic engraving serves as a powerful satire on society's treatment of domestic help at that time. It highlights not only the stark contrast between social classes but also sheds light on the unsatisfactory living conditions endured by servant-gals. George du Maurier skillfully captures this societal issue through his artistic lens. His work prompts viewers to reflect upon and question the inequities prevalent within Victorian society. As we delve into this heritage image partnership with du Maurier's print collector1 collection, it is essential to acknowledge and appreciate how far we have come in terms of workers' rights and equality since those times. This thought-provoking artwork reminds us never to take progress for granted and encourages us to continue striving towards fairness and justice for all members of society.
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