Metal Print : French Washerwomen - Saint-Pierre-en-Port, France
Metal Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
French Washerwomen - Saint-Pierre-en-Port, France
French Washerwomen doing their laundry in the rock pools at Saint-Pierre-en-Port, in the Seine-Maritime department in the Haute-Normandie region of France. Date: circa 1908
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Media ID 14407506
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Baskets Clean Cleaning Cleans Departement Department Housewives Laundry Pool Pools Region Seine Maritime Sep16 Wash Washerwomen Washes Washing Haute Normandie
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Bring a piece of French history into your home with our stunning Metal Print of French Washerwomen at Saint-Pierre-en-Port. Captured in the early 1900s, this timeless image from Mary Evans Prints Online depicts women doing their laundry in the rock pools along the Normandy coast. Our high-quality Metal Prints offer vibrant colors and exceptional detail, ensuring that every element of this beautiful scene is brought to life. Add character and charm to any room with this unique and captivating piece of art.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 38.1cm x 24.1cm (15" x 9.5")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
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 evocative photograph captures a scene of daily life in the picturesque coastal town of Saint-Pierre-en-Port, France, circa 1908. The image showcases a group of French washerwomen, dressed in traditional attire, engaged in the arduous yet communal task of doing their laundry in the rock pools along the shoreline. The women, some carrying baskets filled with clothing, are seen carefully washing and rinsing their garments in the crystal-clear waters. The rocky pools, with their gentle waves lapping against the shore, provide the perfect natural setting for this age-old chore. The women's dedication to their work is evident in their focused expressions and the meticulous manner in which they attend to each piece of clothing. The scene is reminiscent of a simpler time, where the rhythms of nature dictated the pace of life and community played a crucial role in the daily activities of its residents. Saint-Pierre-en-Port, located in the Haute-Normandie region of the Seine-Maritime department, is a charming seaside town that has retained much of its historic character. The town's rocky coastline, with its natural pools, has long been a popular spot for locals to do their laundry. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a window into the lives of these French laundrymaids and the unique challenges they faced in their daily routines.
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