Canvas Print : Child Selling Matches
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Child Selling Matches
A London street Arab selling matches
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Media ID 614931
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10095761
1884 Arab Conditions Matches Ragged Selling
21"x7" (53x18cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Child Selling Matches" canvas print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us back in time to the bustling streets of London, where a young boy sells matches with an earnest expression. The intricate details of the historical scene come alive on the textured canvas, capturing the essence of a bygone era. Hang this captivating print in your living room, office, or any space where you want to add a touch of history and charm. This high-quality canvas print is a timeless piece that is sure to spark conversation and inspire reflection. Order yours today and bring a piece of the past into your home.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 17.8cm x 53.3cm (7" x 21")
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 captures the harsh reality of child labor in 19th century London. The image shows a young street Arab, ragged and dirty, selling matches on the bustling city streets. Despite his tender age, this child is forced to work in order to survive, highlighting the brutal conditions faced by many impoverished children during this time.
The boy's solemn expression speaks volumes about the hardships he endures as he navigates through a world filled with poverty and exploitation. His small hands clutch a bundle of matches, which serve as his only means of earning a meager income. It is a stark reminder of the injustices faced by vulnerable children who were often forced into dangerous and exploitative work environments.
Through this powerful image, we are transported back to an era where childhood was not synonymous with innocence and playfulness but rather with struggle and hardship. It serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of advocating for children's rights and working towards creating a more equitable society for all.
Mary Evans Picture Library has preserved this historical snapshot, allowing us to reflect on our past and learn from it so that we may strive towards building a better future for generations to come.
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