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Antique Framed Print : London Street Vendors: The Cries of London, 1843 (pencil on paper)
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London Street Vendors: The Cries of London, 1843 (pencil on paper)
XJF354258 London Street Vendors: The Cries of London, 1843 (pencil on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright
Media ID 12864138
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Baskets Hawker Hawkers Noise Sellers Selling Traders Trading Seller Vendor
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.5cm x 37.1cm (9.3" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print titled "London Street Vendors: The Cries of London, 1843" takes us back in time to the bustling streets of Victorian-era London. Created by George Scharf the Elder, this pencil on paper artwork beautifully captures the essence of a vibrant market scene. In this snapshot from history, we see street vendors going about their daily trade. A young girl with a basket full of flowers stands at the center, her face filled with determination as she navigates through the crowd. Surrounding her are other sellers carrying baskets brimming with goods, each one vying for attention amidst the chaos. The artist's meticulous sketching brings to life not only these hardworking individuals but also their lively surroundings. The noise and commotion can almost be heard through this image; it is a symphony of advertising calls and hawker cries that fill every corner of this busy street. Through his detailed study and drawing, Scharf offers us a glimpse into an era when street vendors played an integral role in society's daily life. They were not just traders but storytellers too - their cries echoing through London's streets became part of its cultural fabric. This historic piece serves as a reminder that even in times gone by, commerce thrived on human connection and interaction. It invites us to appreciate both the artistry behind such scenes and the resilience displayed by those who made their living selling wares on these very streets.
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