Metal Print : Poor street magazine seller and child
Metal Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Poor street magazine seller and child
A poor ragged woman with a very beaten-up face pictured ironically selling the magazine Larks on the street whilst clutching her infant child Date: circ 1898
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 11574813
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Beaten Clutching Crier Eyes Infant Irony Larks Londoner Phil Poor Poverty Publication Ragged Rags Seller Selling Sells Shawl Whilst Abused Ironically
20"x16" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring the poignant story of the past to life with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints. Featuring this evocative image of a ragged woman selling a magazine while tenderly holding her child, taken from the extensive Mary Evans Prints Online archive (circa 1898), our metal prints add an extraordinary depth and texture to your decor. The high-quality metal print process ensures vibrant colors, rich details, and a stunning, glossy finish that catches the light and brings your chosen image to life. This captivating piece is not just a beautiful addition to your home or office, but a conversation starter that tells a story of resilience and hope. Order your Media Storehouse Metal Print today and bring history into your space.
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 Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant image captures the harsh realities of poverty in late 19th century London, as depicted in a photograph of a ragged woman selling the publication "Larks" on the street. The woman, with her deeply lined, beaten face and sunken eyes, exudes a sense of sadness and weariness. She clutches her infant child tightly in a shawl, shielding him from the cold and the elements. The irony of her selling a magazine called "Larks," which suggests amusement and lightheartedness, is palpable. The image is a stark reminder of the harsh living conditions and the struggles faced by the poor in the East End of London during this period. The woman's appearance and the worn-out state of her clothes and the magazine further emphasize the grim reality of her situation. The photograph, though historically significant in documenting the social and economic conditions of the time, is a poignant reminder of the human cost of poverty and the resilience of those who endured it.
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