Fine Art Print : Five children in a South Wales mining district
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Five children in a South Wales mining district
Five children, four boys and a girl, photographed in a South Wales mining district. They possibly belong to a Dr Barnardos orphanage
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Media ID 4474319
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Barnardo Mining Orphan Orphanage Orphans Poor
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Add a touch of history and charm to your walls with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image of five children, four boys and a girl, captured in a South Wales mining district, is a poignant reminder of the past. Sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, this Rights Managed photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of children in a Dr Barnardo's orphanage. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials and techniques, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting addition to your home or office decor. Bring the stories of the past into your present with this evocative and thought-provoking piece.
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 50.8cm x 36.7cm (20" x 14.4")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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
This poignant photograph captures the moment of respite and innocence amidst the harsh realities of life in a South Wales mining district during the early 20th century. Five children, four boys and a girl, are pictured together, their expressions revealing a mix of curiosity, mischief, and perhaps a hint of sadness. The children, who are believed to be residents of a local Dr Barnardo's orphanage, are dressed in simple, worn clothing, reflecting the poverty and hardships endured by many families in the area. The mining district of South Wales was known for its coal mines, which provided employment for thousands of men, women, and children. However, the working conditions were often dangerous and the pay was meager, leaving many families struggling to make ends meet. Orphanages like Dr Barnardo's played a crucial role in providing shelter, food, and education to children who had been abandoned, orphaned, or left destitute. Despite the challenges they faced, these children, like many others in their community, managed to find joy and camaraderie in each other's company. The photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience and strength of children, even in the most difficult of circumstances. It also highlights the important role that charitable organizations like Dr Barnardo's played in providing support and care to vulnerable children in historical contexts of poverty and class disparity.
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