Canvas Print : Costume / Navvy
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Costume / Navvy
A London navvy wearing a white smock, peaked cap & stout boots, smokes his pipe as he digs a ditch. A lantern alerts passersby to mind the hole
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Media ID 4344795
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Digging Digs Ditch Hole Mind Navvy Peaked Pipe Smock Smokes Spade Stout Alerts Passers By Shovell
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
"Bring historical charm into your home with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring "Costume / Navvy" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image showcases a London navvy in traditional attire, complete with a white smock, peaked cap, sturdy boots, and pipe in hand. As he diligently digs a ditch, a lantern illuminates the work area, inviting passersby to be mindful of the hole. Our high-quality canvas prints are sure to make a bold statement in any room, adding an authentic touch of history and character to your decor."
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 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
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 evocative image captures the essence of a London Navvy at work in the late 19th century. Dressed in the traditional uniform of a navvy, the man wears a white smock to protect his clothes from the muck and mud, a peaked cap to keep the rain off his face, and stout boots to withstand the rough terrain. In his hand, he holds a pipe, taking a moment to relax and enjoy a smoke as he pauses in his labor. The scene is set against the backdrop of a dark and damp trench, the lantern at his side casting a faint glow that alerts passersby to mind the hole. With a spade in the other hand, he continues the arduous task of digging the ditch, a task that was essential for the expansion of London's infrastructure during this period. The image is reminiscent of the harsh working conditions endured by the working class during the Victorian era. Navvies, or laborers, were an integral part of the construction industry, building roads, sewers, and railways. Their work was often dangerous and physically demanding, and they faced long hours, low wages, and poor living conditions. Despite the challenges, the navvies were a hardy and resilient lot, and their spirit is captured in this photograph. The man's determined expression and the focus in his eyes speak to the pride and dedication he took in his work. This image is a poignant reminder of the important role that working men played in the history of London and the broader industrial revolution." This photograph is a historical record of the life and work of a London Navvy in the late 1800s. It is a valuable resource for those studying the history of labor, class, and infrastructure development during this period. The image is available for research and educational purposes only, and is not to be used for commercial gain. It is courtesy of Mary Evans Prints Online.
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