Antique Framed Print : The Emigrant Ship leaving Britain
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
The Emigrant Ship leaving Britain
The Emigrant Ship leaving Britain.
1890
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Media ID 14387038
© Mary Evans Picture Library
Emigrant Emigrating Emigration Goodbye Leaving Migrant Migrants Migration Poor Rigging Unhappy Voyage Waving Emmigrant
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the 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
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.3cm x 24.4cm (7.2" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant image captures the moment of departure for a group of emigrants as they bid farewell to their homeland, Britain, in the late Victorian era. The year is 1890, and the emigrants, dressed in their meager belongings, stand on the deck of the emigrant ship, their faces etched with sadness and uncertainty. The ship's rigging looms large in the background, a symbol of the arduous journey that lies ahead. The emigrants, many of whom were poor and seeking a better life, would have faced long and difficult voyages across the Atlantic Ocean to reach their destinations in North America. The emotional scene of families and loved ones waving goodbye from the shore adds to the sense of loss and separation. Emigration during this period was a significant social and economic phenomenon, with millions leaving Europe to start new lives in the New World. This photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the human side of this historical movement, highlighting the sacrifices and struggles of those who chose to leave their homes and families behind in search of a brighter future. Despite the sadness and uncertainty that surrounds this moment, there is also a sense of hope and determination in the faces of the emigrants. They stand tall and proud, ready to face the challenges of their journey and the unknown future that awaits them. This powerful image serves as a reminder of the human spirit and the enduring desire for a better life, no matter the cost.
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