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Poster Print : LOWER EAST SIDE, c1890. A tenement mother and child. Photograph by Jacob Riis, c1890
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LOWER EAST SIDE, c1890. A tenement mother and child. Photograph by Jacob Riis, c1890
LOWER EAST SIDE, c1890.
A tenement mother and child. Photograph by Jacob Riis, c1890
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Media ID 12570433
Bedroom Child Downtown Illness Jacob Lower East Side Medicine Mother Poverty Riis Room Tenement
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring the iconic photograph "Lower East Side, c1890. A tenement mother and child." by Jacob Riis, this evocative image transports you to the streets of New York City over a century ago. The poignant scene of a mother and her child in a tenement setting is a poignant reminder of the past and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Add this historical masterpiece to your decor and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
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 Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant photograph, titled "LOWER EAST SIDE, c1890. A tenement mother and child" captures a glimpse into the daily struggles of life in late 19th-century New York City. Taken by renowned photographer Jacob Riis around 1890, this image offers a raw depiction of poverty and hardship that plagued the Lower East Side during that era. In the photograph, we see a weary-looking mother sitting on a bed with her young son beside her. The room they occupy is small and sparsely furnished, reflecting the cramped living conditions typical of tenements in this impoverished neighborhood. The worn-out expression on the woman's face reveals the toll that poverty has taken on her spirit. The image also hints at the challenges faced by families living in such dire circumstances. Perhaps their somber expressions reflect worries about illness or lack of access to proper healthcare, as medicine bottles can be seen scattered throughout the room. Jacob Riis was known for his groundbreaking work documenting urban poverty through photography during this time period. His images shed light on social issues and helped raise awareness about inequality in America's rapidly growing cities. This powerful print serves as a reminder of how far society has come since then while urging us to continue working towards creating more equitable communities for all individuals today.
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