Fine Art Print : Poor street in Londons East End
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Poor street in Londons East End
A poor street, location unknown, in the East End of London. Local residents, mostly children, look suspiciously towards the camera. Washing is hanging up to dry in each back yard
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Media ID 4470717
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10424849
Back Yard Hanging Poor Poverty Residents Slum Slums Washin G Workhouse Workhouses Yard 1907
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a captivating image of the East End of London. This evocative photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to a poor street, where children and locals cast curious glances towards the camera. Washing hangs out to dry in each back yard, adding to the authenticity of this enchanting scene. Bring the history and character of London's East End into your home with this stunning, Rights Managed print.
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 stark reality of poverty in the East End of London during the early 1900s. The image, taken in an unnamed street in the impoverished area, depicts local residents, mostly children, looking towards the camera with a mixture of suspicion and wariness. The narrow, cramped back yards are filled with washing hanging out to dry, a common sight in the overcrowded slums of the time. The scene is reminiscent of the infamous Edwardian-era slums, where living conditions were often substandard, and the working class struggled to make ends meet. The presence of a workhouse in the background serves as a grim reminder of the harsh realities faced by those who fell on hard times. The photograph provides a glimpse into the social history of the East End, a time when poverty and inequality were rampant. The back yards, each with their own washing line, represent the only private space for the residents, a small semblance of normalcy in their otherwise chaotic lives. Despite the challenging circumstances, the children in the photograph exhibit a sense of resilience and determination, their eyes reflecting the harsh realities of their environment. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the past, a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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