Fine Art Print : Chicago Stockyards 7
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Chicago Stockyards 7
After being fatally stunned, the cattle at the Chicago stockyards are chopped into pieces and all their usable parts separated
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Butchery Cattle Chicago Chopped Fatally Meat Parts Pieces Separated Slaughter Stock Yards Stunned
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the raw power and history of the Chicago Stockyards with our Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an evocative image by Mary Evans Prints Online. This rights-managed photograph captures the gritty reality of the stockyards, where cattle, after being fatally stunned, are processed and their usable parts separated. This print is not just a visual representation of history, but a testament to the enduring strength and resilience of the agricultural industry. Bring this captivating piece into your home or office to add depth and character to your space.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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 photograph captures the raw and unforgiving reality of the Chicago Stockyards in 1911. The image shows a chaotic scene of carcasses, each one a testament to the brutal process of transforming live cattle into usable meat. The cattle, having been fatally stunned, lie sprawled on the ground, their once powerful forms now broken and subdued. The air is thick with the pungent smell of blood and the sounds of metal clanging against bone and sinew. In the foreground, a worker wields a large cleaver, expertly chopping away at the carcass, separating the usable parts from the inedible. Nearby, other workers sort through the remains, identifying and collecting the various cuts of meat. This was the daily routine at the Chicago Stockyards, a hub of industry and commerce that played a pivotal role in the American meat industry. The stockyards were a symbol of progress and modernization, but they also represented the darker side of food production. The scene depicted in this photograph is a stark reminder of the sacrifices made to bring meat to the table. It is a glimpse into a time when the connection between farm and table was more direct, and the cost of food was more tangible. Despite the gruesome nature of the scene, there is a certain beauty in the efficiency and precision of the butchery process. Each piece, no matter how small, was valued and utilized, ensuring nothing went to waste. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the history and heritage of meat production in America, and the complex web of industries and labor that brought it to our tables.
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