Fine Art Print : Chicago Stockyards 1
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Chicago Stockyards 1
Butchers in the Chicago stockyards at work on beef carcases, exposed by Upton Sinclair in his 1905 novel The Jungle
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Media ID 4375421
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Beef Butchery Chicago Exposed Jungle Meat Sinclair Slaughter Stock Yards Upton Carcases
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Chicago Stockyards 1, captured by the lens of Upton Sinclair's era. This evocative image, available through Media Storehouse in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online, takes you back to the raw and unfiltered world of the Chicago Stockyards as depicted in Sinclair's groundbreaking novel, The Jungle. Butchers are seen at work, their focused expressions and deft movements bringing the beef carcasses to life. This captivating print is not just a piece of art, but a window into the past, perfect for adding depth and character to any space.
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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.4cm x 50.8cm (14.7" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the raw and unforgettable reality of the Chicago Stockyards' butcher shops, as depicted in Upton Sinclair's groundbreaking 1905 novel, "The Jungle." The image offers a stark contrast to the sanitized and industrialized meat processing we are familiar with today. In this scene, butchers are seen at work on beef carcasses, their faces etched with concentration and determination. The air is thick with the pungent smell of blood and offal, and the sounds of hacking and sawing fill the air. Upton Sinclair's novel, which exposed the unsanitary and brutal conditions in the meatpacking industry, caused a public outcry and led to significant reforms in food safety regulations. The photograph serves as a powerful visual complement to Sinclair's words, offering a glimpse into the past and reminding us of the human cost of the food we consume. The Chicago Stockyards, established in the late 1860s, were once the largest livestock market in the world. At their peak, they processed over 20,000 head of cattle each day. The butcher shops, where the meat was processed and packaged for distribution, were a frenetic and chaotic scene, with workers wielding knives and saws, hoses spraying down the floors to keep the meat cool, and carts laden with carcasses moving constantly. This photograph, taken around 1911, offers a rare and unfiltered look into this history. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the butchers, as well as a reminder of the importance of transparency and accountability in our food system.
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