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Jack London and Bert hop picking
The writer Jack London (right) and a companion in Kent to experience hop-picking. London was in England for several weeks, living incognito amongst the poor in the East End of London. Date: circa 1902
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Media ID 14147510
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Companion Experience Incognito Jack Living Poor Weeks 1902 Hop Picking
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring the timeless story of Jack London's hop-picking adventure to life with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints. Featuring this captivating image of Jack London (right) and a companion in the midst of hop-picking fields, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, these metal prints add a unique and textured dimension to your wall art. Each print is meticulously crafted using high-quality metal sheets and vibrant inks, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting display. Relive the spirit of London's East End journey and add a touch of history to your home decor with this evocative and intriguing piece.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 41.2cm (20.2" x 16.2")
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 photograph captures the renowned American writer Jack London (1876-1916) and an unidentified companion during their immersive experience in the hop fields of Kent, England, around 1902. At the height of his literary career, London embarked on a journey to Europe, seeking to understand the lives of the working class and the plight of the poor. He spent several weeks living incognito in the East End of London, but his curiosity led him to venture further into the English countryside to experience the seasonal labor of hop picking. Hop picking was a labor-intensive and physically demanding process, where workers carefully picked ripe hops and secured them onto strings to dry. London's decision to participate in this arduous work was not only a way to connect with the laborers but also to gather material for his future writings. His experiences during this time would later influence his works, such as "The People of the Abyss" and "The Road," which delve into the harsh realities of poverty and the human condition. The photograph shows London (right) wearing a simple work shirt and a straw hat, blending in with the hop pickers. His companion, dressed similarly, looks intently at the camera, while London gazes off into the distance, perhaps lost in thought or contemplating the stories he would soon write. This image offers a rare glimpse into London's personal life and his dedication to understanding the human experience, making it an invaluable historical document.
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