Poster Print : Child Selling Matches
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Child Selling Matches
A London street Arab selling matches
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Media ID 614931
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1884 Arab Conditions Matches Ragged Selling
20x30 inch Poster Print
Introducing the evocative "Child Selling Matches" poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful image captures the poignant scene of a London street Arab selling matches in the early 20th century. With intricate details and rich colors, this poster print transports you back in time, offering a glimpse into history. Ideal for enhancing your home or office décor, this print is a must-have for those who appreciate the art of photography and the stories it tells. Bring history to life with the "Child Selling Matches" poster print from Media Storehouse.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. 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.
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 51.4cm x 76.8cm (20.2" x 30.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting print captures the harsh reality of child labor in 19th century London. The image shows a young street Arab, ragged and dirty, selling matches on the bustling city streets. Despite his tender age, this child is forced to work in order to survive, highlighting the brutal conditions faced by many impoverished children during this time.
The boy's solemn expression speaks volumes about the hardships he endures as he navigates through a world filled with poverty and exploitation. His small hands clutch a bundle of matches, which serve as his only means of earning a meager income. It is a stark reminder of the injustices faced by vulnerable children who were often forced into dangerous and exploitative work environments.
Through this powerful image, we are transported back to an era where childhood was not synonymous with innocence and playfulness but rather with struggle and hardship. It serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of advocating for children's rights and working towards creating a more equitable society for all.
Mary Evans Picture Library has preserved this historical snapshot, allowing us to reflect on our past and learn from it so that we may strive towards building a better future for generations to come.
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