Fine Art Print : London Slum Boz 1836
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London Slum Boz 1836
Street life on the pavements of Monmouth Street, Seven Dials, London
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Media ID 576378
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10015097
1836 Dials Monmouth Pavements Slum
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this captivating image of "London Slum Boz 1836" by Mary Evans Picture Library. Witness the vibrant street life on the pavements of Monmouth Street, Seven Dials, London, as it was over 180 years ago. Each print is meticulously reproduced to preserve the intricate details and rich colors of the original artwork. Bring a piece of history into your home or office and add character to any space with these stunning, museum-quality prints.
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 50.2cm (16" x 19.8")
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, titled "London Slum Boz: Street Life on the Pavements of Monmouth Street, Seven Dials, London," transports us back in time to the bustling and chaotic streets of 19th century Britain. Captured by an unknown photographer in 1836, this historical print offers a glimpse into the social and living conditions of the urban poor during this period. Seven Dials, a notorious area in the heart of London, is depicted in all its gritty reality. Monmouth Street, one of the narrow, winding lanes that intersect at the Seven Dials roundabout, is filled with a cacophony of sights, sounds, and smells. The pavement is a jumble of people and goods, with street vendors hawking their wares, beggars holding out their caps, and children playing among the horse-drawn carts and wagons. The image is attributed to "Boz," a pen name used by the popular English writer and social commentator, Charles Mathews, who wrote extensively about the urban poor and the conditions they endured. This print likely served as an illustration for one of his works, providing a visual complement to his vivid descriptions of the squalor and poverty that characterized the urban landscape of the time. Despite the challenging conditions, there is a sense of community and resilience in the scene. People are interacting with one another, sharing space and resources in a way that speaks to the interconnectedness of urban life. This historical print offers a poignant reminder of the complexities and contradictions of urban living in 19th century Britain, and invites us to reflect on the ways in which our own cities have evolved over time.
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