Photographic Print : London Smog
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London Smog
A cart and a sweep dimly seen in a London smog
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Media ID 4331840
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1889 Chimney Chimney Sweep Phenomena Smog Sweep
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Experience the captivating allure of London's history with our Media Storehouse Photographic Prints featuring the evocative image "London Smog" by Mary Evans Prints Online. This classic black-and-white photograph transports you back in time, capturing the dimly seen cart and sweep navigating the thick, enveloping smog that once shrouded the city streets. Perfect for enhancing your home or office decor, these high-quality prints are not only beautiful works of art but also a testament to the rich history and resilience of London. Bring a piece of the past into your present with Media Storehouse.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 18.5cm (11" x 7.3")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
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
A Victorian Scene of London Smog - A Cart and a Sweep Dimly Seen This evocative photograph, captured in the heart of London during the late 19th century, portrays a scene of history and phenomena that has long fascinated historians and weather enthusiasts alike. The year was 1889, and the city was enveloped in a thick, dense smog that would come to be known as the "Pea Soup Fog." In the foreground of the image, a cart laden with sacks is barely visible, its outline barely discernible through the thick, yellow-tinged fog. The cart's driver, a chimney sweep, is seen in the background, his figure also shrouded in the murky haze. The sweep, dressed in his traditional uniform of a long, black jumper and white shirt, is hunched over, his face obscured by his hat as he looks intently at the ground, perhaps searching for the next chimney to clean. The source of the smog can be seen in the distance, with numerous chimneys belching out thick plumes of smoke into the already polluted air. The fog, a result of the coal burning in these chimneys, had become a common occurrence in London during the Industrial Revolution, and the city's residents had grown accustomed to the smoggy conditions. Despite the hazardous conditions, life went on in the city. The streets were still bustling with activity, with horse-drawn carts and pedestrians making their way through the fog, often with the help of lanterns and gas lamps to light their way. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a time when the cost of industrial progress was a heavy smog-filled price. The image, with its historical significance and atmospheric quality, is a must-have for any collection of Victorian-era photographs or those interested in the history of London and its weather phenomena.
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