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Fine Art Print : The Old Labourers Last Job, picture and poem
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The Old Labourers Last Job, picture and poem
An old man sits breaking stones while a workhouse looms behind. In the accompanying verse he bemoans his poverty, particularly at the hands of the Tories who have taxed our clothes and bread, and everything we had. He prays to be taken from Tory Egypt into the Promised Land. This 1909 card apparently reproduces an earlier poster of unknown date
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Breaking Elderly L Aw Poem Poor Poverty Propaganda Protest Stones Taxation Tories Verse Workhouse Workhouses Stonebreaker
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the world of history with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring "The Old Labourer's Last Job" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the poignant moment of an old man, weary from a lifetime of hard labor, as he sits breaking stones under the looming shadow of a workhouse. The accompanying verse resonates with the struggles of poverty and the bitter sting of taxes on essentials, a poignant reminder of the past. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with this stunning and thought-provoking print.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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.
The Old Labourer's Last Job
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a poignant and thought-provoking image that captures the harsh realities of poverty and political hardship experienced by the working class during the early 20th century. The photograph depicts an elderly man, dressed in tattered clothes, sitting on a rock and breaking stones with a hammer. Behind him, a looming workhouse serves as a stark reminder of the meager existence he faces. The accompanying verse adds depth to the image, with the labourer expressing his despair and frustration at the heavy taxation imposed by the Tories, which has left him impoverished and struggling to make ends meet. He longs for relief from his suffering, praying to be taken from the "Tory Egypt" of poverty and oppression to the "Promised Land" of prosperity and security. This powerful image and poem were first published as a poster of unknown date, but were later reproduced as a photographic print in 1909. The use of propaganda through art and literature was a common tactic during this time, as political tensions ran high and the working class sought to make their voices heard. The image of the old labourer, breaking stones in the shadow of a workhouse, serves as a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by the working class during this period. It also highlights the political and social issues that were prevalent at the time, and the desire for change and improvement in living conditions and economic circumstances. Overall, "The Old Labourer's Last Job" is a powerful and evocative image that continues to resonate with viewers today, as it sheds light on the struggles and hardships faced by the working class during a time of political and economic upheaval. The verse adds depth to the image, providing a voice for the voiceless and a call to action for those seeking to bring about change and improve the lives of the working class.
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