Fine Art Print : Hazardous Street
Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Hazardous Street
One man crosses a busy street while a couple are caught between a horse cab & a loaded wagon in the days before pedestrian crossings. An accident waiting to happen
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Media ID 588843
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10170771
Accident Accidents Bales Busy Caught Cloth Cotton Crosses Crossings Days Happen Hazardous Loaded Pedestrian Wagon Waiting
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints, featuring this captivating image from Mary Evans Picture Library. Witness the hustle and bustle of the past in "Hazardous Street," where a lone man bravely navigates the chaos of a busy thoroughfare. As a couple is caught in the narrow space between a horse-drawn cab and a heavily loaded wagon, the potential for an accident hangs heavy in the air. This evocative print invites you to explore the rich history of urban life, offering a mesmerizing glimpse into a bygone era. Experience the thrill of history with our Fine Art Prints collection.
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 31.7cm (21" x 12.5")
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
This print from Mary Evans Picture Library captures the chaos and danger of a bustling street in the 1880s. In the midst of horse-drawn cabs and loaded wagons, one brave man dares to cross the hazardous road while a couple is caught between two massive vehicles. The lack of pedestrian crossings makes this scene even more perilous, with an accident waiting to happen at any moment.
The historical significance of this image is palpable, transporting us back to a time when city streets were chaotic and unpredictable. The couple's expressions convey their fear and uncertainty as they navigate through the crowded thoroughfare, surrounded by bales of cotton and other goods being transported by horse-drawn wagons.
Mary Evans Prints Online has captured a moment frozen in time, reminding us of the dangers faced by pedestrians in days gone by. This print serves as a stark reminder of how far we have come in terms of transportation safety and infrastructure. It also highlights the resilience and courage required to navigate such hazardous conditions on a daily basis.
Overall, this image is not just a snapshot from history but also a powerful commentary on urban life and the risks inherent in navigating busy city streets without proper pedestrian protections.
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