Fine Art Print : Queueing for Soup 1877
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Queueing for Soup 1877
Queueing for leg of beef soup at 2 pence a bowl outside working class dining room
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Media ID 607384
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10058978
1877 Apron Bandage Beef Bowl Dining Meat Pence Queueing Soup
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of the working class with our exquisite offering from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection. This captivating image, titled "Queueing for Soup 1877," is brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the hustle and bustle of the past as people line up outside a dining room, each eager to purchase a warm bowl of leg of beef soup for just 2 pence. This evocative print invites you to explore the depths of history, adding a touch of timeless charm to your home or office decor. Embrace the story it tells and make it a part of your personal collection today.
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 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 evocative image, titled "Queueing for Soup" and dated 1877, captures a moment in time from the bustling streets of Victorian London. The photograph, obtained from Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the daily lives of the working class during this historical period. Outside a modest dining room, a long queue of individuals, mostly men, wait their turn to purchase a bowl of hearty leg of beef soup for just 2 pence. The scene is reminiscent of the harsh realities of urban life during the late 19th century, where access to nutritious food was a daily struggle for many. The photograph reveals intricate details that transport us back in time. The men in the queue, dressed in simple work clothes and bandages, display the physical toll of their labor. The aproned vendor, with a steaming pot of soup in the foreground, prepares to serve the next customer in line. The atmosphere is one of communal survival, as the men share a brief moment of camaraderie while they wait for their sustenance. The image also highlights the importance of soup as a staple food during this era. With its affordable price and nutritional value, soup provided a vital source of energy and warmth for the working class. The simple act of queueing for a bowl of soup becomes a poignant symbol of the collective struggle for survival and the shared human experience of seeking nourishment. This photograph, with its historical significance and rich details, offers a poignant reminder of the past and the resilience of the human spirit. It invites us to reflect on the daily struggles and triumphs of the working class during the Victorian era and the enduring power of community and shared experience.
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