Fine Art Print : LOWER EAST SIDE, c1890. A tenement mother and child. Photograph by Jacob Riis, c1890
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LOWER EAST SIDE, c1890. A tenement mother and child. Photograph by Jacob Riis, c1890
LOWER EAST SIDE, c1890.
A tenement mother and child. Photograph by Jacob Riis, c1890
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Media ID 12570433
Bedroom Child Downtown Illness Jacob Lower East Side Medicine Mother Poverty Riis Room Tenement
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the poignant photograph "Lower East Side, c1890. A tenement mother and child" by renowned social reformer Jacob Riis. This captivating image offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the daily life of a mother and her child in a tenement building during the late 19th century. The raw, unfiltered reality of urban living is beautifully captured in this timeless photograph, making it an essential addition to any art collection. Order your Fine Art Print today and bring a piece of history into your home.
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 35.5cm x 51.3cm (14" x 20.2")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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.
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This poignant photograph, titled "LOWER EAST SIDE, c1890. A tenement mother and child" captures a glimpse into the daily struggles of life in late 19th-century New York City. Taken by renowned photographer Jacob Riis around 1890, this image offers a raw depiction of poverty and hardship that plagued the Lower East Side during that era. In the photograph, we see a weary-looking mother sitting on a bed with her young son beside her. The room they occupy is small and sparsely furnished, reflecting the cramped living conditions typical of tenements in this impoverished neighborhood. The worn-out expression on the woman's face reveals the toll that poverty has taken on her spirit. The image also hints at the challenges faced by families living in such dire circumstances. Perhaps their somber expressions reflect worries about illness or lack of access to proper healthcare, as medicine bottles can be seen scattered throughout the room. Jacob Riis was known for his groundbreaking work documenting urban poverty through photography during this time period. His images shed light on social issues and helped raise awareness about inequality in America's rapidly growing cities. This powerful print serves as a reminder of how far society has come since then while urging us to continue working towards creating more equitable communities for all individuals today.
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