Poster Print : Babies in a broken eggshell
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Babies in a broken eggshell
Babies in a broken eggshell, carried by lambs in a harness. Date: circa 1900s
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Media ID 14395998
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Arrival Babies Birth Broken Childbirth Community Eggs Eggshell Hares Hatch Hatched Hatching Lamb Population Rabbits Sheep Delivery Eggshells
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating 'Babies in a Broken Eggshell' print from Media Storehouse's exclusive collection, in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This enchanting turn-of-the-century image showcases a scene of tender care as babies are cradled in delicate, broken eggshells, carried by loving lambs. A beautiful, nostalgic reminder of the past, this evocative print adds a touch of whimsy and charm to any space. Suitable for nurseries, living rooms, or offices, let this unique piece spark conversation and delight.
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 38.3cm (23.4" x 15.1")
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 photograph, taken in the early 1900s, depicts a heartwarming scene of community and new life in a rural German village. In the image, a group of women, dressed in traditional attire, carefully carry a basket filled with tiny infants swaddled in pink blankets. The babies have just been born and are being transported from the birth house to their homes in the countryside. The unusual method of transportation is what makes this photograph truly remarkable. The women have fashioned a makeshift harness for a pair of lambs, who are eagerly carrying the basket on their backs. The lambs' gentle and protective demeanor adds an air of innocence and tenderness to the scene. The broken eggshells scattered around the women and the lambs hint at the inspiration behind this unique method of transportation. In rural communities, the arrival of new life was often compared to the hatching of eggs, and the fragility of newborns was likened to the delicate nature of an eggshell. This metaphorical connection is beautifully brought to life in this photograph. The open eggshells also serve as a reminder of the natural world and the cycle of life that surrounds the village. The presence of rabbit and hare eggshells suggests that the women have been collecting them from the nearby fields and forests, demonstrating their resourcefulness and connection to the land. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the simple joys and close-knit communities of rural life in the early 1900s. The image captures the essence of new beginnings, the importance of community, and the delicate beauty of new life.
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