Fine Art Print : Female tramp asleep on steps, London
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Female tramp asleep on steps, London
A female tramp sleeps on steps somewhere in Central London, where many of the citys homeless made their beds under bridges and railway arches. Date: circa 1930
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Media ID 4470487
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10424764
Depression Homeless Homelessness Poverty Recession Sleeps Tramp Tramps Vagrant Vagrants Workhouse Workhouses
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a poignant image of a female tramp asleep on the steps of a London building. This evocative photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online and dating back to circa 1930, offers a poignant glimpse into history, capturing the reality of life in the city during that era. With its rich detail and timeless composition, this print makes a stunning addition to any home or office space, igniting conversations and sparking reflection. Rights Managed through Media Storehouse, this print is not only a beautiful work of art but also a piece of historical documentation. Order yours today and bring a piece of the past into your present.
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 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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 harsh reality of poverty and homelessness in Central London during the 1930s. The image shows a female tramp asleep on the cold, stone steps, her worn-out clothing and weary expression a testament to the hardships she faced. At the time, many of London's homeless population made their beds under bridges and railway arches, unable to afford housing or even a place to call their own. The 1930s were a decade marked by economic hardship and despair, with the Great Depression causing widespread unemployment and poverty. The social safety net was insufficient to support those in need, and the workhouses, once a relic of an earlier era, were no longer able to cope with the demand. Vagrancy became a common sight on the streets of London, as people were forced to resort to begging or sleeping rough in order to survive. The historical significance of this photograph lies in its portrayal of a moment in time when the harsh realities of poverty and homelessness were all too common in the heart of the city. It serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by those who lived through the Great Depression and the importance of addressing the root causes of poverty and homelessness. Today, as we look back on this image, we are reminded of the progress that has been made in addressing these issues, but also of the ongoing need to ensure that no one is left behind.
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