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Salford Slum; The Housing Jungle
A Salford slum with a line of washing hanging across the street. Original Publication: Picture Post - 8127 - The Housing Jungle - pub. 1955 (Photo by Raymond Kleboe/Getty Images)
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Raymond Kleboe
Media ID 11818360
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Step into history with our stunning mounted photo from the Media Storehouse Fine Art collection. This captivating image, titled "The Housing Jungle" by Raymond Kleboe, offers a poignant glimpse into the past with its portrayal of a Salford slum scene from 1955. Washing hangs across the narrow street, adding a sense of daily life amidst the dilapidated buildings. Bring this powerful piece of social history into your home and start a conversation with this evocative mounted photo.
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 20.3cm x 13.5cm (8" x 5.3")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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.
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In this photograph, titled "Salford Slum; The Housing Jungle". Raymond Kleboe transports us back to the gritty streets of 1950s England. The image captures a scene that is both hauntingly beautiful and deeply poignant. Amidst the dilapidated buildings of a Salford slum, a line of washing stretches across the street like a fragile lifeline. This simple act of hanging laundry outdoors becomes an emblematic symbol of domestic life in Europe's urban underbelly. It speaks volumes about the resilience and resourcefulness of those living in these impoverished conditions. The composition exudes authenticity as it invites us to explore every detail within its frame. From the worn-out facades to the tangled web of clotheslines, each element tells a story of struggle and survival. Kleboe's keen eye for capturing raw emotions shines through, making this photograph not just an artistic masterpiece but also a historical document. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded that behind every crumbling brick lies human lives filled with dreams, hardships, and aspirations. Through his lens, Kleboe sheds light on forgotten corners where poverty thrived but dignity endured. This print from Fine Art Storehouse serves as a powerful reminder that art has the ability to transcend time and space by immortalizing moments that might otherwise be lost or overlooked.
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