Fine Art Print : Costume / Navvy
Fine Art 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
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating world of Costume and History with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This evocative image of a London Navvy, skillfully captured by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time. Dressed in a white smock, peaked cap, and sturdy boots, the navvy digs diligently in the earth, pipe in hand, while a lantern alerts passersby to the danger of the hole. Add an air of nostalgic charm to your home or office with this stunning piece of art that showcases the rich heritage of costume and labor. Order now and let the story unfold.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 31.2cm x 53.3cm (12.3" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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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