Fine Art Print : ITINERANT PHOTOGRAPHER. Photographing a party in their carriage at a small American town. Wood engraving after Thomas Worth, 1871
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ITINERANT PHOTOGRAPHER. Photographing a party in their carriage at a small American town. Wood engraving after Thomas Worth, 1871
Granger holds millions of images spanning more than 25,000 years of world history, from before the Stone Age to the dawn of the Space Age
Media ID 7547101
1871 Camera Carriage Child Itinerant Photographer Spectator Studio Technology Town
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring the captivating image "Itinerant Photographer. Photographing a Party in their Carriage at a Small American Town," this wood engraving by Thomas Worth, originally published in 1871, transports you to a bygone era. Witness the excitement of a party as it unfolds within a quaint American town, all through the lens of a traveling photographer. Add a touch of history and charm to your space with this stunning work of art from The Granger Collection, now available through Granger Art on Demand.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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
In this wood engraving from 1871, we are transported back in time to a small American town where an itinerant photographer captures the essence of a lively party. The scene unfolds as a carriage serves as both studio and transportation for the photographer and his equipment. With great precision, Thomas Worth's artwork showcases the fusion of technology and artistry during this era. The image is filled with intriguing details that offer glimpses into daily life at that time. Men donning top hats converse animatedly while women adorned in elegant dresses strike graceful poses. A child peeks out curiously from behind the carriage, perhaps captivated by the commotion surrounding this novel event. This wood engraving not only highlights the skillful craftsmanship of its creator but also sheds light on how photography was perceived as a form of entertainment and documentation in late 19th-century America. It symbolizes progress and innovation, capturing moments that would have otherwise been lost to time. As spectators, we can't help but be drawn into this snapshot of history – witnessing firsthand how technology transformed transportation into mobile studios capable of preserving memories forever. Through this print, The Granger Collection invites us to reflect on our own relationship with photography today and appreciate its evolution over centuries past.
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