Fine Art Print : Housemaid & Hot Water
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Housemaid & Hot Water
A housemaid hurries with cans of hot water for a guests morning toilet
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Media ID 583519
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1899 Cans House Maid Housemaids Hurries Morning Servants Toilet
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring the timeless elegance of the past into your home with our exquisite range of Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, titled "Housemaid & Hot Water," depicts a dedicated housemaid hurrying to prepare a guest's morning toiletries with steaming hot water. The intricate details of the housemaid's uniform and the vintage setting transport you back in time. Each print is meticulously reproduced to preserve the original artwork's authenticity and vibrancy. Add this beautiful piece to your collection and elevate your living space with the charm of 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 50.8cm (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
This evocative image captures the daily routine of a housemaid in the late 19th century, hurrying to deliver steaming hot water for a guest's morning toilet. The year is 1899, and the scene unfolds in a grand Victorian household. The housemaid, dressed in her traditional uniform, carries two heavy cans of water with a determined expression on her face. Her apron is stained with the residue of her labors, and beads of sweat form on her brow as she rushes to complete her task. The guest's toilet, a small, ornate room adorned with intricate wallpaper and delicate porcelain fixtures, is a stark contrast to the utilitarian world of the housemaid. The steam rising from the water cans creates a misty veil, adding an air of mystery and intrigue to the scene. This photograph offers a glimpse into the history of domestic service, a time when servants were an integral part of upper-class households. The housemaid's role was essential to the smooth running of the household, and her duties included a wide range of tasks, from cleaning and laundry to serving meals and drawing bathwater. Despite the challenges and hardships of the job, the housemaid carried out her duties with pride and dedication. Her role was an important one, and she took great care to ensure that her employer's every need was met with efficiency and grace. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the vital role that housemaids played in the lives of the wealthy and privileged, and the unseen labor that kept their world running smoothly.
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