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Gypsy Camp near Latimer road, London
Sketches of gypsy life: an encampment near Latimer road, Notting Hill. Mr. George Smith, social reformer of Coalville, Leicester, can been seen conversing with a gypsy family in the fore ground.
1879
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1879 Chickens Conditions Gipsies Gipsy Gypsies Gypsy Latimer Laundry Living Notting Poor Poverty Reformer Slum Squalor Traveller Wagon Wash Washin G Smith
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print of a Gypsy Camp near Latimer Road, London, captured by the Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans in 1879. This captivating image offers a rare glimpse into the world of Gypsy life during the Victorian era. The scene unfolds with Mr. George Smith, a social reformer, engaging in conversation with a Gypsy family, creating an intimate and intriguing moment. Bring the rich history and culture of this time into your home or office with our high-quality Fine Art Print, perfect for adding depth and character to any space.
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Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph, taken in 1879, captures a moment of interaction between the world of the Gypsy community and a social reformer in an encampment near Latimer Road, Notting Hill, London. The image, titled 'Sketches of gypsy life: an encampment near Latimer road, Notting Hill', offers a glimpse into the living conditions of the Gypsy community during the Victorian era in Britain. At the foreground of the photograph, a Gypsy woman, dressed in traditional attire, washes clothes in a tub, while her children play nearby. A Gypsy man, possibly the father, tends to their wagon, with a cat perched on a nearby barrel. In the background, Mr. George Smith, a social reformer from Coalville, Leicester, engages in conversation with the family. The scene presents a stark contrast of poverty and squalor, with makeshift shelters and wagons forming the backdrop. The Gypsy children, dressed in ragged clothes, play amongst the chickens and washing lines, while their parents work to provide for their family. The image underscores the challenging living conditions faced by the Gypsy community during this period. Despite the apparent hardships, there is a sense of community and resilience in the Gypsy encampment. The Gypsies, often stigmatized and marginalized, are shown as human beings, with their own unique culture and way of life. Mr. Smith's presence suggests an effort to bring attention to their plight and advocate for reform. This photograph, taken in the late 1870s, offers a poignant snapshot of a bygone era, providing valuable insights into the lives of the Gypsy community during this period in British history. The image is a testament to the enduring spirit of the human condition, despite the challenges and hardships faced by the community.
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