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RIIS: NEW YORK VAGRANT. An elderly female vagrant with her plank bed at the Eldridge
RIIS: NEW YORK VAGRANT.
An elderly female vagrant with her plank bed at the Eldridge Street police station. Photograph, 1890, by Jacob Riis
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Media ID 12570489
Homeless Jacob Manhattan Riis Slum Vagrant Eldridge Unidentified
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.7cm x 24.4cm (7.8" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
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 powerful photograph, taken by Jacob Riis in 1890, captures the harsh reality of homelessness in late 19th century New York City. The image showcases an elderly female vagrant, her weathered face reflecting a lifetime of struggle and hardship. She sits on her plank bed at the Eldridge Street police station, which serves as both refuge and temporary shelter for those living on the streets. Riis's photography was instrumental in exposing the squalid conditions endured by marginalized communities during this era. His work shed light on the slums and tenements that were home to countless individuals who had fallen through society's cracks. In this particular portrait, we see a woman whose identity remains unidentified but whose story is undoubtedly one of resilience amidst adversity. Her worn-out clothes and weary expression speak volumes about her daily struggles for survival. As we gaze upon this haunting image from over a century ago, it serves as a stark reminder that homelessness has long been an issue plaguing our cities. It prompts us to reflect on how far we have come since then while also acknowledging how much more needs to be done to ensure everyone has access to safe housing and support systems. This print is not just a historical artifact; it is also a call to action – urging us all to strive for compassion and empathy towards those experiencing homelessness today.
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