Canvas Print : Child with a Slate
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Child with a Slate
a Child with a Slate
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 624712
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10067011
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring timeless charm into your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints featuring "Child with a Slate" by Mary Evans Picture Library. This exquisite image from Mary Evans Prints Online captures a sweet moment of a child in thought, holding a slate and chalk in hand. Our premium canvas prints are meticulously crafted using high-quality materials and vibrant inks to ensure stunning color accuracy and detail. Each print is individually inspected for perfection and coated with a protective varnish to preserve the artwork's beauty for years to come. Hang this charming print in your living room, bedroom, or study to add a touch of nostalgia and elegance to your space."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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 image of a young child intently focused on his slate, a common educational tool of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The child's expression conveys a sense of determination and concentration as he carefully etches each letter into the chalked surface. Slates were widely used in schools before the advent of mass-produced paper and pencils, and were considered a more cost-effective and portable alternative for students. The historical context of this photograph is significant, as it provides a glimpse into the educational practices of the past. Children like the one depicted in the image would have spent hours each day practicing their letters and numbers on their slates, under the watchful eye of their teacher. This photograph, taken circa 1900, is a poignant reminder of the importance of education and the dedication of students, even in the most basic of learning environments. The use of a slate as a writing surface dates back to ancient Rome, but it was not until the 18th and 19th centuries that they became widely used in schools. Slates were typically made of thin pieces of wood or metal, with a smooth, chalked surface on one side. They were often accompanied by a small wooden or metal frame, which held the slate in place and provided a flat surface for writing. The use of slates declined in the early 20th century, as more affordable and convenient alternatives, such as paper and pencils, became available. This photograph, from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Picture Library, is a valuable historical artifact that offers insight into the educational practices and experiences of children in the past. It is a reminder of the enduring importance of education and the resilience and determination of students, even in the most humble of learning environments.
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