Fine Art Print : Olive Malvery serving in a cheap coffee house
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Olive Malvery serving in a cheap coffee house
In the early 1900s, Olive Malvery, an established singer and reciter of verse, became known for her investigative reports of Londons poor, especially women, conducted incognito in a variety of disguises. This picture shows Miss Malvery (left) working as a waitress in a cheap coffee house
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the early 1900s with our captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring Olive Malvery in a poignant moment at a humble coffee house. Known for her investigative reports on London's impoverished community, especially women, Olive Malvery's determination and compassion shine through in this evocative image. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online, this print adds a touch of history and inspiration to any space. Bring the past to life with this exquisite piece of art.
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 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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
In this evocative photograph from the early 1900s, Olive Malvery, a renowned singer and reciter of verse, can be seen working incognito as a waitress in a crowded, dimly lit cheap coffee house. Dressed in an apron and with her hair unbound, Malvery blends seamlessly into the background, her identity hidden from the rough and rowdy men at the tables. Malvery, a social investigator and advocate for the poor, was known for her undercover reports on the living conditions of London's destitute, particularly women. Her investigative work, conducted in a variety of disguises, shed light on the harsh realities of poverty and the inadequate housing and workhouses that many Londoners were forced to endure. Despite her successful career as a performer, Malvery felt compelled to use her talents to bring attention to the plight of the city's most vulnerable populations. In this image, she can be seen serving coffee and tea to customers with a practiced ease, her eyes observant and her mind no doubt already turning over the details of her next report. This photograph captures a moment in history when the lines between performer and investigator blurred, and the role of the artist as a social commentator came to the forefront. Olive Malvery's work continues to be an important reminder of the power of empathy and the importance of shining a light on the hidden corners of society. Taken in 1907, this photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the fight for social justice was as important as it is today. The worn tables and rough-hewn chairs, the steam rising from the coffee pots, and the determined look on Malvery's face all serve to remind us of the enduring spirit of those who have dedicated their lives to making the world a better place.
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