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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
Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Experience the captivating allure of history with our exquisite 'Mother and Child' jigsaw puzzle from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Collection. This intriguing puzzle, featuring a rare drawing by Paul Gavarni from the Hulton Archive, showcases a unique moment in time - a mother tenderly breastfeeding her child while smoking a pipe in St. Giles, London, circa 1850. Immerse yourself in the rich details of this intriguing photograph, and bring the enchanting history of the past into your home. Engage your mind and ignite your creativity with this captivating and thought-provoking puzzle.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in the UK and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.5 mm millboard. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 38x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most letter box slots
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Estimated Product Size is 38cm x 50.2cm (15" x 19.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or 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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