Premium Framed Print : Eventide by Hubert von Herkomer
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Eventide by Hubert von Herkomer
Hubert von Herkomers 1878 painting Eventide showing the aged womens ward at Westminster Union workhouse. It was as re-working of his 1877 illustration Old Age - A Study at the Westminster Union for the weekly magazine The Graphic. Date: circa 1910
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 7180257
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10512817
1877 1878 Age D Eventide Hubert Study Ward Westminster Workhouse
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 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 23x19 inches (584x482mm). 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 39.6cm x 20.5cm (15.6" x 8.1")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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
Eventide at the Women's Ward of Westminster Union: A poignant portrayal of old age by Hubert von Herkomer Hubert von Herkomer's painting "Eventide" captures the somber atmosphere of the Women's Ward at the Westminster Union, a workhouse in London, circa 1910. This powerful artwork is a re-working of Herkomer's earlier illustration, "Old Age - A Study at the Westminster Union," which was originally published in The Graphic magazine in 1877. The painting depicts a group of elderly women, huddled together in a dimly lit room, their faces etched with the lines of time and hardship. Their clothing is worn and tattered, reflecting the harsh realities of their lives in the workhouse. The title "Eventide" suggests the end of the day and the approaching night, a metaphor for the end of life for these women. Herkomer's masterful use of light and shadow creates a sense of melancholy and introspection, drawing the viewer into the scene and inviting them to contemplate the lives of these women. The painting is a poignant reminder of the vulnerability and resilience of the elderly, particularly those who were left to fend for themselves in the workhouses of the time. The Women's Ward at the Westminster Union was just one of many institutions that provided shelter and care for the destitute and elderly in Victorian England. Herkomer's painting offers a glimpse into a world that is often forgotten or overlooked, shedding light on the human condition and the enduring power of art to evoke emotion and inspire empathy.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.