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5890542 Portrait of a newsboy handing a paper to a man in what apperas to be a restroom at the Duane Street Lodging House (9 Duane St.), c.1890 (b/w photo) by Riis, Jacob August (1849-1914); Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: Newsboy in lodging house, 9 Duane Street.); eMuseum of the City of New York; American, out of copyright
Media ID 23569500
© Museum of the City of New York / Bridgeman Images
Atmospheric Child Labor Class Loos Manhattan News Newsboys Sink Status Toilet Urinal Daily Life Scene Newspapers Social History
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Portrait of a Newsboy print from Bridgeman Images at Media Storehouse. This fine art find, sourced from Fine Art Finder, depicts a young newsboy in the late 1800s, handing a newspaper to an intently focused man in what appears to be a restroom at the Duane Street Lodging House. The intriguing scene, captured by Jacob A. Riis around 1890, is a captivating blend of history and human emotion. Bring this evocative image into your home or office to spark conversation and add a touch of timeless charm.
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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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 photograph, taken by Jacob August Riis in 1890, transports us to the bustling streets of Duane Street Lodging House in New York City. The image captures a poignant moment between a young newsboy and a man inside what appears to be a restroom. In this snapshot of urban life, we witness the daily struggles faced by these individuals. The newsboy, with his worn-out clothes and determined expression, reaches out to hand over a newspaper to the man who stands before him. It is clear that both parties are caught up in their own worlds - one trying to make ends meet through selling newspapers, while the other takes a brief pause from his daily routine. The setting itself adds an atmospheric touch to the scene. The dimly lit restroom with its sink and urinal serves as an unexpected backdrop for this encounter. It highlights how even mundane spaces can become meeting points for people from different walks of life. Riis's photograph not only documents this particular interaction but also provides us with valuable insights into social history at that time. It sheds light on issues such as child labor, class distinctions, and the challenges faced by those living in lodging houses on Lower East Side. As we gaze upon this vintage print today, it reminds us of the power of photography in capturing slices of everyday life and preserving them for future generations to reflect upon.
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