Framed Print : Babies in a broken eggshell
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Babies in a broken eggshell
Babies in a broken eggshell, carried by lambs in a harness. Date: circa 1900s
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Media ID 14395998
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Arrival Babies Birth Broken Childbirth Community Eggs Eggshell Hares Hatch Hatched Hatching Lamb Population Rabbits Sheep Delivery Eggshells
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Introducing the enchanting 'Babies in a Broken Eggshell' print from Media Storehouse's exclusive collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating turn-of-the-century image depicts adorable babies delicately cradled in harnesses, carried by loving lambs amidst the fragile remnants of an eggshell. A beautiful, timeless piece that adds a touch of whimsy and nostalgia to any space. Order your framed print today and bring a piece of history into your home.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 25.5cm (15.6" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 57.9cm x 47.8cm (22.8" x 18.8")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken in the early 1900s, depicts a heartwarming scene of community and new life in a rural German village. In the image, a group of women, dressed in traditional attire, carefully carry a basket filled with tiny infants swaddled in pink blankets. The babies have just been born and are being transported from the birth house to their homes in the countryside. The unusual method of transportation is what makes this photograph truly remarkable. The women have fashioned a makeshift harness for a pair of lambs, who are eagerly carrying the basket on their backs. The lambs' gentle and protective demeanor adds an air of innocence and tenderness to the scene. The broken eggshells scattered around the women and the lambs hint at the inspiration behind this unique method of transportation. In rural communities, the arrival of new life was often compared to the hatching of eggs, and the fragility of newborns was likened to the delicate nature of an eggshell. This metaphorical connection is beautifully brought to life in this photograph. The open eggshells also serve as a reminder of the natural world and the cycle of life that surrounds the village. The presence of rabbit and hare eggshells suggests that the women have been collecting them from the nearby fields and forests, demonstrating their resourcefulness and connection to the land. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the simple joys and close-knit communities of rural life in the early 1900s. The image captures the essence of new beginnings, the importance of community, and the delicate beauty of new life.
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