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The Song of the Shirt, 1854 (oil on canvas)
659749 The Song of the Shirt, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Blunden, Anna E. (1830-1915); 47x39.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Song of the Shirt. Anna Elizabeth Blunden (1830-1915). Oil on canvas. Dated 1854. 47 x 39.5cm. The picture depicts an exploited seamstress, a common theme in Victorian social realist painting. It uses a verse from Song of the shirt by Thomas Hood (1799-1845) published in Punch Christmans 1843. - For only one short hour/To feel as I used to feel, /Before); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22409736
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10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
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Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 15.2cm x 18.4cm (6" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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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The Song of the Shirt, 1854
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is a poignant oil painting by Anna E. Blunden that captures the harsh reality of Victorian-era exploitation. The artwork depicts a destitute seamstress, her weary face etched with sorrow and exhaustion. With an arm resting on a needle box, she leans on her elbow in prayerful contemplation. Blunden's composition draws inspiration from Thomas Hood's poem "Song of the Shirt" published in Punch Christmas in 1843. The verse chosen for this painting speaks to the longing for respite from ceaseless toil: "For only one short hour/To feel as I used to feel". The artist skillfully portrays the woman's poverty-stricken surroundings through meticulous attention to detail. A dimly lit room with threadbare furniture and an open window reveals an urban landscape beyond—a stark reminder of her confined existence. Through this powerful visual narrative, Blunden sheds light on social issues prevalent during that time—exploitation, poverty, and gender inequality. Her work exemplifies Victorian social realism art movement and serves as a testament to the struggles faced by working-class women. "The Song of the Shirt" remains relevant even today as it prompts us to reflect upon our own societal structures and how they impact those who are marginalized or oppressed. It stands as both a historical document capturing mid-19th-century realities and a timeless call for empathy towards those facing adversity.
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