Fine Art Print : Laying a Fire 1893
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Laying a Fire 1893
Laying & lighting a fire is one of the domestic skills taught to board school girls
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Media ID 617211
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1893 Laying Lighting Schools Skills Taught
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring the timeless charm of the past into your modern home with our exquisite range of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, "Laying a Fire" by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back to a simpler time. A young girl carefully lays and lights a fire in the hearth, an essential domestic skill taught in boarding schools during the late 19th century. The warm glow of the fireplace radiates a sense of comfort and nostalgia, making this print an enchanting addition to any living space. Elevate your interior design with this beautiful work of art that tells a story of tradition and the passage of time.
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 evocative photograph, titled "Laying a Fire," captures a moment in the daily routine of a British boarding school in 1893. The image shows a young girl in a simple, high-necked blouse and long skirt, intently focused on her task as she lays and lights a fire in the school's hearth. The fireplace, with its ornate, carved wooden mantelpiece and tiled hearth, is a focal point of the room, which is otherwise sparsely furnished. The act of laying and lighting a fire was a vital domestic skill that was taught to girls in boarding schools during this era. As future homemakers, they were expected to be proficient in managing a household, including preparing meals, keeping a clean and orderly home, and maintaining a fire to provide warmth and light. The photograph provides a glimpse into the historical context of girls' education in Britain during the late 19th century, where domestic skills were considered essential for their future roles as wives and mothers. The photograph's composition and lighting create a sense of intimacy and warmth, despite the austere surroundings. The girl's posture and expression convey her determination and focus, as she carefully arranges the logs and kindling, and strikes a match to ignite the fire. The smoke rising from the hearth adds a sense of depth and texture to the image, while the soft, diffused light illuminates the girl's face, highlighting her youthful features and the seriousness of the moment. Overall, this photograph is a poignant reminder of the importance of domestic skills in shaping the lives of young girls in the late 19th century, and the enduring role of fire as a source of warmth, light, and comfort in our homes.
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