Fine Art Print : Goose / Cries of London
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Goose / Cries of London
Street traders with a gaggle of geese for sale: Buy a live goose! Washing hangs from an upstairs window in the background
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Media ID 622951
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring the vibrant streets of historic London into your home with our exquisite Goose / Cries of London print from Mary Evans Picture Library. This stunning fine art print captures the lively scene of street traders calling out for customers, offering live geese for sale. The crisp cries echo through the narrow streets, while washing hangs from an upstairs window in the background. Add a touch of timeless charm to your decor with this beautiful and authentic representation of a bygone era. Order your Mary Evans Prints Online Goose / Cries of London fine art print today and transport yourself to the heart of London's rich history.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 40.6cm x 50.7cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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
Step back in time with this evocative image of the 'Cries of London' - a bustling scene of street trading that once filled the narrow streets of the English capital. At the heart of the bustle, a group of traders haggle over the sale of a gaggle of live geese. The birds quack and jostle in their makeshift pen, their feathers ruffling in the breeze. Above them, washing hangs from an upstairs window, adding to the sense of domestic life amidst the commercial activity. This photograph, taken in 1804, captures the vibrant and chaotic atmosphere of London's street markets. The traders, dressed in the clothing of the era, call out to potential customers, their voices adding to the cacophony of sounds that fill the air. One trader, with a mischievous grin, holds a goose aloft, perhaps trying to lure a customer with a particularly plump or well-feathered specimen. The scene is reminiscent of the famous 'Cries of London' series of prints, which depicted the various street trades and vendors that could be found in the city during the 19th century. These prints were popular among the middle classes, who enjoyed the nostalgic portrayal of the working-class world that lay just beyond their doorstep. Despite the passage of time, this image transports us back to a bygone era, where the sounds, sights, and smells of the market were a daily part of urban life. The geese may no longer be a common sight on London's streets, but this photograph serves as a reminder of the rich history and diversity of the city's past.
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