Fine Art Print : Drunk peasant
Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Drunk peasant
Drunk peasant on their way hone from the market. Scene from the Swedish every day life Date: 1850s
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Media ID 7225795
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10426714
1850s Alcoholic Alcoholics Alcoholism Drunk Drunks Poor Poverty Problems
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the captivating allure of the past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this evocative image of a Drunk Peasant from the 1850s, available through our partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This mesmerizing scene, captured in the heart of Swedish everyday life, invites you to take a journey back in time. Each print is meticulously reproduced with the utmost care and attention to detail, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity. Bring the rich history and timeless beauty of this iconic image into your home or office, and elevate your space with a touch of artistry and culture.
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 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" 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 raw realities of everyday life in 19th century Sweden, as depicted in this print of a drunken peasant making his way home from the market. The man, dressed in tattered clothing, stumbles along the dirt road, a bottle clutched in one hand and leaning heavily on a wooden staff with the other. His face is contorted in a mixture of pain and despair, his eyes glazed over with the effects of excessive alcohol consumption. The scene presents a stark reminder of the social problems that plagued rural communities during this era, particularly the pervasive issue of alcoholism. Poverty was rampant, and for many, alcohol offered a temporary escape from the harsh realities of daily life. The availability and affordability of alcohol, combined with a lack of education and resources, contributed to a cycle of addiction that was difficult to break. Despite the challenges, this image also offers a glimpse into the resilience and determination of the human spirit. The peasant's determination to make it home, despite his state, speaks to the strength and tenacity that was required to survive in such difficult conditions. The print serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities and contradictions of human experience, and the enduring power of art to capture and preserve the stories of the past.
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