Photographic Print : Road sweeper at work
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Road sweeper at work
A road sweeper sweeping dirt from the gutter, dwarfed by a huge curving brick wall. He probably works for the St Marylebone Borough Council in London
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Media ID 4442127
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Borough Brick Civic Cleaner Cleaning Community Council Curving Dirt Dwarfed Gutter Huge Lamp Marylebone Services Shadow Sweeper Sweeping
10"x8" Photo Print
Bring the authentic charm of urban life into your home with our "Road Sweeper at Work" photograph from the Media Storehouse range. This captivating Rights Managed image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a dedicated road sweeper diligently clearing the gutter while dwarfed by the immense, curving brick wall of a London alleyway. Add character and depth to your decor with this evocative and timeless print, evoking the rich history and daily life of St Marylebone Borough Council.
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.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a road sweeper diligently works to clean the gritty streets of London's St Marylebone Borough, his broom in hand as he tackles the dirt and debris that lines the gutter. The imposing presence of a massive, curving brick wall looms behind him, a testament to the historical character and enduring charm of this urban community. The road sweeper, a humble yet essential figure in the civic life of the city, is dwarfed by the grandeur of the wall, which seems to stretch on for miles. The brickwork, with its intricate patterns and timeworn texture, speaks to the rich history of the area, a history that is intertwined with the daily lives and labors of its residents. The scene is further enlivened by the presence of a street lamp, casting a warm, golden glow over the scene and adding a sense of warmth and familiarity to the image. The lamp post, with its ornate design, adds to the sense of history and tradition, a reminder of the many generations that have passed through this community. As the road sweeper goes about his work, the shadows cast by the wall and the lamp post dance and shift across the pavement, adding a sense of movement and energy to the otherwise static scene. The photograph captures a moment of quiet productivity and dedication, a reminder of the important role that community services, such as road sweeping, play in maintaining the beauty and livability of our urban spaces. This photograph, with its timeless quality and evocative imagery, transports us back to the 1930s, a time of change and transformation in the history of London and its boroughs. It is a reminder of the enduring power of community and the importance of the everyday heroes who work to keep our cities clean and vibrant.
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