Fine Art Print : Girl Selling Potatoes
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Girl Selling Potatoes
Girl selling potatoes, full weight
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Media ID 612076
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1812 Potatoes Selling Trades Vegetables Wheel Barrow
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the timeless charm of Mary Evans Prints Online's Fine Art Prints collection, featuring this evocative image of a girl selling potatoes with a full weight sack. This exquisite print showcases the rich details of the girl's expression and the textures of the potatoes and sack, transporting you back in time. A perfect addition to any home or office, our museum-quality prints are professionally printed on archival paper and come with a certificate of authenticity, ensuring a long-lasting and beautiful display. Bring the world of art into your space with our stunning Fine Art Prints collection.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 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 50.8cm x 48.1cm (20" x 18.9")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
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
This evocative image captures the determination and resilience of a young girl selling potatoes in the historic streets of the early 19th century. Dressed in simple clothing, the girl balances a large wheelbarrow filled to the brim with freshly dug potatoes, her expression a mix of focus and fatigue. The rough texture of the cobblestones underfoot and the worn cart add to the sense of authenticity, transporting us back in time to an era of hard work and self-sufficiency. The girl's trade was a common sight in Europe during the early 1800s, as potatoes became an essential food source for the growing population. With the potato harvest season in full swing, the girl would have spent long hours transporting her goods from the countryside to the bustling markets and streets of towns and cities. The potatoes, piled high in the wheelbarrow, would have been sold by the sack or by the piece, providing sustenance for families and fuel for industries. Despite the challenges of the trade, the girl's posture and the bright, determined look in her eyes suggest that she takes pride in her work. The image serves as a reminder of the importance of hard work, self-sufficiency, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The historical significance of this image lies not only in the depiction of a common trade but also in the larger context of the social and economic changes that were taking place during the early 19th century. This powerful photograph is a testament to the rich history of food production and trade, and a reminder of the enduring human spirit that has sustained us through the ages.
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