Fine Art Print : Belfast Slum Bedsit
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Belfast Slum Bedsit
This poor mother dries her screaming baby after its bath, living in squalid conditions in a slum bedsit on the Falls Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Date: 1960s
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Media ID 7208297
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Bath Belfast Conditions Dries Falls Living Poor Screaming Slum Squalid
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the poignant and powerful imagery of the past with our selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this evocative photograph of a mother tenderly caring for her baby in a Belfast slum bedsit from the 1960s. This poignant moment, captured by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into history and the human condition. Bring this moving piece of history into your home or office and start a conversation about the past and the resilience of the human spirit.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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 poignant photograph captures a moment of tender love and care amidst the harsh realities of life in a Belfast slum bedsit during the 1960s. The image, taken on the Falls Road in Northern Ireland, portrays a poor mother diligently drying her screaming baby after its bath. The scene unfolds in a small, cramped space, with peeling wallpaper, worn-out furniture, and a dimly lit room, reflecting the squalid living conditions that were all too common in the slums of the 20th century. The photograph offers a glimpse into the social history of Northern Ireland during a time of great economic and political turmoil. The decade of the 1960s was marked by significant social and political changes, including the rise of the civil rights movement and the escalating conflict known as The Troubles. Amidst these challenging circumstances, this mother's unwavering devotion to her child stands out as a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit. The photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the historical significance of these scenes, which were once a daily reality for many families living in poverty. It invites us to reflect on the past and to recognize the importance of addressing the root causes of poverty and social inequality, both in Northern Ireland and around the world.
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