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Mother And Child
A mother breastfeeding her child, while she smokes a pipe, St Giles, London, circa 1850. Drawing by Paul Gavarni (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11770858
© 2011 Getty Images
1850 1859 Baby Breast Breastfeeding Child English Culture Females Human Interest London England Mother Pencil Drawing Pipe Smoking Pipe Poverty Smoke Physical Structure Smoking Activity Social Issues Two People Diry St Giles
Greetings Card Large (A4)
Step into the past with our exquisite Mother and Child greeting cards from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Collection. Featuring a captivating image by Paul Gavarni from Hulton Archive, this timeless drawing depicts a mother tenderly breastfeeding her child while she enjoys a pipe in an intimate moment of love and comfort. This unique, vintage design is sure to evoke a sense of nostalgia and warmth, making it a perfect choice for any special occasion. Order now and bring a touch of history and artistry to your greeting card collection.
Create your own large greetings card. Size when folded is A4 (21x30cm or 8.3x11.7 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 29.7cm (8.3" x 11.7")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 29.7cm (16.5" x 11.7")
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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Mother And Child - A Captivating Glimpse into 19th Century London Life
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. This intriguing photo print, captured by Paul Gavarni in circa 1850, offers a thought-provoking glimpse into the social fabric of St Giles, London. The drawing depicts a mother breastfeeding her child while indulging in an unconventional act for the time - smoking a pipe. The image portrays the resilience and resourcefulness of women during this era, as they navigated their roles as mothers within challenging circumstances. It highlights the complexities of daily life in impoverished areas like St Giles, where poverty often intertwined with cultural practices. The contrast between nurturing and self-indulgence is strikingly portrayed through this powerful artwork. While providing sustenance to her baby through breastfeeding, the mother simultaneously seeks solace or escape from her harsh reality by engaging in tobacco consumption. Gavarni's pencil drawing captures not only the physical structure but also exposes deeper societal issues prevalent at that time. It sheds light on English culture and its acceptance or tolerance towards such behaviors amidst prevailing hardships. This archival piece invites us to reflect upon historical contexts surrounding motherhood, poverty, gender roles, and even health implications associated with smoking during that period. It serves as a reminder that art can be both aesthetically captivating and socially significant – offering us invaluable insights into our collective human experience across centuries.
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