Poster Print : MERCHANDISE MART, 1949. Men working the floor at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago, Illinois
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MERCHANDISE MART, 1949. Men working the floor at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago, Illinois
MERCHANDISE MART, 1949.
Men working the floor at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago, Illinois. Photographed by Stanley Kubrick, 1949
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Media ID 13638197
1949 Anonymous Chicago Dramatic Exchange Floor Illinois Kubrick Merchandise Stanley Stress Working Mart Mercantile
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our vintage poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, titled "MERCHANDISE MART, 1949," transports you to the bustling floor of Chicago's iconic Merchandise Mart. Taken by the legendary photographer Stanley Kubrick in 1949, this black-and-white photograph showcases the energy and excitement of the bustling marketplace. Bring the history and charm of this iconic moment into your home or office with our high-quality poster print. A perfect addition to any decor, this timeless piece is sure to be a conversation starter.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 39.9cm (23.4" x 15.7")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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 photo print, titled "MERCHANDISE MART, 1949" takes us back in time to the bustling floor of the Merchandise Mart in Chicago, Illinois. The image captures a moment of intense activity as men diligently work amidst towering shelves filled with merchandise. Photographed by the legendary Stanley Kubrick in 1949, this dramatic snapshot showcases his keen eye for capturing human emotion and everyday life. The composition beautifully conveys the stress and energy that permeated this mid-century mercantile exchange. The Merchandise Mart itself stands as an iconic symbol of American commerce during this era. Located in North America's largest commercial building at that time, it served as a hub for countless businesses and industries. Although anonymous figures populate the frame, their presence speaks volumes about the working class spirit that drove America's economic engine forward. These hardworking individuals were instrumental in shaping Chicago's reputation as a thriving center for trade and industry. Preserved by the Library of Congress, this photograph offers us a glimpse into a specific moment within American history where laborers dedicated themselves to their craft amidst an ever-changing world. It serves as both a testament to their efforts and an invitation to reflect on how far we've come since then.
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