Fine Art Print : Cov. Garden Breakfast
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Cov. Garden Breakfast
At Covent Garden, a breakfast stall for the market porters and merchants - pies and oysters, coffee enjoyed beneath the flaring oil torches. Date: 1870
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Media ID 14292010
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Beneath Breakfast Coffee Covent Enjoyed Flaring Merchants Oysters Pies Porters Stall Torches
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the vibrant world of 19th century Covent Garden with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image "Covent Garden Breakfast" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This stunning print transports you back in time to the bustling marketplace, where porters and merchants gather around a warm breakfast stall, indulging in hearty pies, succulent oysters, and steaming cups of coffee. The atmosphere is brought to life by the flickering oil torches, casting an inviting glow over the scene. Add this beautiful print to your home or office to infuse it with a rich historical character and timeless charm.
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.
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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
Covent Garden Breakfast: A Morning Tradition of Pies, Oysters, and Coffee for Market Porters and Merchants (Covent Garden, London, 1870) This evocative image captures the bustling atmosphere of Covent Garden Market in the late 19th century, as market porters and merchants gather for their morning meal. The scene is set beneath the flaring oil torches, casting a warm, flickering light over the crowded stall. At the heart of the image, a breakfast stall offers a tantalizing spread of pies, oysters, and steaming cups of coffee. The porters and merchants, dressed in their heavy workwear, sit on rough-hewn benches, their faces etched with the lines of hard labor. They engage in lively conversation, no doubt sharing stories of the day's business ahead. The pies, piled high on the counter, are a hearty choice for the laborers, providing much-needed energy for the long hours ahead. Oysters, a luxury food item, were a popular breakfast choice for the well-to-do and the working class alike, as they were believed to provide a quick and nutritious meal. The coffee, brewed strong and black, was a necessary pick-me-up for the early morning start. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the daily lives of Covent Garden's market community. The tradition of the Covent Garden breakfast was an essential part of the market's rich history, bringing together the diverse group of people who made their livelihoods in this bustling hub of commerce and trade.
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