Poster Print : Baby Abandoned / 1860
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Baby Abandoned / 1860
A mother abandoning her child at a convent baby wheel
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Media ID 589132
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1860 Abandoned Abandoning Adoption Convent Drop Drops Unwanted Wheel
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the evocative and poignant "Baby Abandoned / 1860" poster print from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful image, captured in the late 19th century, depicts a heart-wrenching scene of a mother, clad in Victorian attire, making the unimaginable decision to abandon her child at the steps of a convent. The baby, swaddled in blankets, is left in the care of the nuns, a symbol of hope and new beginnings. This beautiful, high-quality poster print is perfect for adding depth and emotion to any space. With its rich, detailed imagery and intriguing historical context, it's sure to spark conversation and inspire reflection. Bring this piece of history into your home or office today and let the story unfold.
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 42cm x 55.8cm (16.5" x 22")
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 haunting print from Mary Evans Picture Library captures a heartbreaking moment in history - a mother abandoning her child at a convent baby wheel in 1860. The image depicts the desperation and sorrow of a mother who feels she has no other choice but to leave her baby behind, hoping for a better life for the child.
The concept of the baby wheel, also known as foundling wheels or revolving cradles, was common in Europe during this time period as a way for mothers to safely abandon their unwanted children without fear of prosecution. These wheels were often located at convents or orphanages, where infants could be left anonymously by turning the wheel and ringing a bell to alert caretakers.
In this particular photograph, we see the silhouette of the mother as she walks away from her precious bundle, leaving them in the care of strangers. The scene is filled with emotion and speaks volumes about the harsh realities faced by women and children in the past.
As we reflect on this powerful image, we are reminded of the importance of compassion and understanding towards those who find themselves in desperate situations. It serves as a poignant reminder of how far society has come in terms of supporting vulnerable families and children in need.
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