Photographic Print : Child & Horseshoe
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Child & Horseshoe
Girl with a horseshoe to wish a Good Year - a few months later World War One began... Date: 1914
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Media ID 7120499
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Began Folk Lore Good Horse Shoe Lucky Months Superstition Year
14"x11" Photo Print
Experience the enchanting allure of history with our exquisite Media Storehouse Photographic Prints, featuring the evocative image "Child & Horseshoe" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating photograph captures a young girl holding a horseshoe, her hopeful expression a testament to the age-old tradition of making a wish for a good year. Taken in 1914, just a few months before the onset of World War One, this image offers a poignant glimpse into the past. Add this beautiful print to your home or office for a touch of timeless charm and a reminder of the simple joys of yesteryears.
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 22.7cm x 35.5cm (8.9" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the innocence and hope of a young girl as she holds up a horseshoe, a symbol of good luck and a traditional superstition for ensuring a prosperous new year. The image, dated 1914, portrays the girl wearing a simple white blouse and holding the horseshoe with both hands, her expression filled with anticipation and excitement. The horseshoe, with its iron bands and rustic charm, lies in stark contrast to the girl's delicate features. The photograph was taken a few months before the world was plunged into the cataclysmic events of World War One. The peaceful scene of the girl and her horseshoe serves as a poignant reminder of the innocence and simplicity of a bygone era, which was soon to be shattered by the horrors of war. The folk lore belief in the power of the horseshoe to bring good fortune seems almost quaint in the face of the unprecedented global conflict that was about to unfold. The photograph, with its timeless quality and evocative symbolism, offers a glimpse into the past and invites us to reflect on the complexities of human belief systems and the role of superstition in shaping our lives. The image also serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of peace and the importance of cherishing the simple joys of life, even in the face of adversity.
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