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Robert Owen - New Harmony, Indiana, USA
New Harmony, Indiana, USA. Robert Owen established an experimental co-operative community to compliment his ideas for social reform. The project failed in 1828. Date: 1838
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1824 1828 Communities Community Compliment Established Experimental Failed Harmony Ideas Indiana Mcclure Operative Owen Planning Project Reform Socialism Towns
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating Robert Owen - New Harmony, Indiana, USA poster print from Media Storehouse, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports you back to 1838, capturing the visionary Robert Owen amidst the experimental co-operative community he established in New Harmony, Indiana, USA. A pioneer in social reform, Owen's groundbreaking ideas were put into practice in this innovative settlement. Although the project ultimately failed in 1828, the legacy of his vision lives on. This beautifully detailed, high-quality poster print is an inspiring addition to any home or office, igniting conversations and sparking curiosity about the history of social reform and utopian communities.
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 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 depicts Robert Owen, a pioneering figure in the history of social reform, standing amidst the picturesque landscape of New Harmony, Indiana, USA. Established in 1825, New Harmony was an experimental co-operative community founded by Owen to complement his visionary ideas for social reform. Inspired by the success of his earlier cooperative ventures in Scotland and England, Owen sought to create a utopian society based on the principles of equality, communal ownership, and education. Born in Scotland in 1771, Owen was a visionary industrialist, philanthropist, and social theorist. He believed that the ills of society could be addressed through the establishment of a new social order, where individuals would work together for the common good. In New Harmony, Owen and his followers attempted to put these ideas into practice, establishing a town planned around the principles of harmony and cooperation. The community thrived for a time, with residents working together to build homes, farms, and communal facilities. However, the project ultimately failed in 1828, due in part to financial difficulties and cultural differences between the residents. Despite its shortcomings, New Harmony remains an important chapter in the history of social reform and the development of socialist and utopian thought. This photograph, taken in 1838, captures Owen in his later years, reflecting on the legacy of his failed experiment. The image serves as a reminder of the enduring power of Owen's ideas and the ongoing quest for a more equitable and harmonious society.
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