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London East End home brushmaking
The mother of a poor family in Londons East End engaged in brushmaking at home. She sits at a rickety table, surrounded by six children. The room has bare floorboards. Date: Late 1800s
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Media ID 14245815
© Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
1800s Bare Engaged Floorboards Homes Poor Rickety Sits Surrounded Youth Childrens
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints range. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back to the late 1800s in London's East End. Witness the determination and resilience of a mother as she toils away at her humble brushmaking business, surrounded by her six curious children and the bare essentials of their home. Each print is meticulously reproduced to preserve the rich details and authenticity of this poignant moment in history. Bring this piece of the past into your home and add depth and character to your decor.
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 50.8cm x 37.4cm (20" x 14.7")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative late 1800s photograph from the East End of London, a determined mother is seen engaged in the laborious task of brushmaking at home, surrounded by the innocence and curiosity of her six children. The scene unfolds in a modest, sparsely furnished room with bare floorboards, the only source of light emanating from a small window, casting long shadows across the scene. The mother sits at a rickety table, her expression focused and resolute as she meticulously weaves bristles into a frame, her deft hands moving with practiced ease. The children, dressed in simple clothing, watch their mother with a mixture of fascination and anticipation, their youthful energy and curiosity a stark contrast to the harsh realities of their living conditions. This poignant image offers a glimpse into the daily life of a poor family in the East End of London during the late 1800s. At a time when social housing was scarce and poverty was rampant, the ability to work from home and provide for one's family was a vital means of survival. Brushmaking was a common occupation for many families in the East End, with the raw materials readily available and the finished products easily sold in local markets. Despite the challenges and hardships faced by this family, their resilience and resourcefulness shine through in this powerful photograph. The children, who will grow up to be the next generation, are a testament to the enduring spirit of the East End community, a community that has weathered the test of time and continues to thrive in the face of adversity. This image is a poignant reminder of the history and heritage of the East End, a history that is both rich and complex, and a testament to the human spirit.
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