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Downstairs servants of a country house
Group photo, downstairs servants of a country house.
circa 1900
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Media ID 23272044
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Apron Caps Downstairs Servant Servants Staff Waistcoat
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the elegance of a bygone era with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, 'Downstairs Servants of a Country House' (circa 1900), transports you back in time to the grandeur of a country estate. Witness the intricate details and authentic costumes of the devoted downstairs staff, who ensured the smooth running of the household. Each print in our Media Storehouse range is meticulously reproduced to preserve the original's rich colors and textures, making it an essential addition to any home or office. Bring history to life with these stunning Fine Art Prints and let the storytelling begin.
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 40.6cm (20" 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 evocative group photograph captures the downstairs servants of a country house, gathered together for a rare moment of leisure in the late Victorian-Edwardian era, around the turn of the 20th century. The image, from Mary Evans Picture Library, transports us back in time to an era of grand estates and opulent living. The servants, dressed in their uniforms, are a mix of men and women, each wearing the distinctive attire of their roles. The women, clad in long aprons and caps, display a range of expressions, from serious to playful, as they sit on the grass or stand casually beside each other. The men, wearing waistcoats and caps, exude a sense of pride and camaraderie, their postures reflecting their roles as butlers, footmen, and gardeners. The outdoor setting, with the lush greenery and sun-dappled light filtering through the trees, adds to the idyllic scene. The servants, who were an integral part of the daily running of the country house, are often overlooked in historical narratives, yet they played a crucial role in maintaining the grandeur and smooth functioning of the household. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into their lives, providing a window into the past and a reminder of the intricate social hierarchy that existed in the country houses of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The image is a poignant reminder of the human stories that lie behind the grand facades of these historic buildings, and serves as a testament to the essential role that servants played in shaping the lives of their employers and the history of the country house system.
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