Fine Art Print : Olive Malvery as street singer
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Olive Malvery as street singer
In the early 1900s, Olive Malvery, an established singer and reciter of verse, became known for her investigative reports of Londons poor, especially women, conducted incognito in a variety of disguises. This picture shows Miss Malvery (left) trying to earn money as a street singer
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Disguise Disguised Disguises Earn Entertainer Incognito Investigative Money Olive Performer Poor Poverty Reciter Report Reports Singer Verse Workhouse Workhouses 1907 Miss
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Olive Malvery, the renowned singer and investigative reporter, as she captivates the hearts of passersby with her soulful performance as a street singer. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the early 1900s and offers a poignant glimpse into the life of a woman who dedicated herself to the plight of London's impoverished community. Add this stunning piece to your home or office to inspire conversation and ignite your imagination. Each print is meticulously produced using the highest quality materials, ensuring a beautiful and long-lasting addition to your 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 35.5cm (21" x 14")
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
In this evocative photograph, Olive Malvery, a renowned singer and reciter of verse, can be seen attempting to eke out a living as a street performer in the bustling streets of early 20th century London. Dressed in humble attire, her face unadorned and her expression determined, Malvery blends in seamlessly with the city's impoverished denizens. Malvery was a trailblazing social investigator, using her talents to shed light on the plight of the city's women and children living in squalid conditions. She conducted her reports undercover, donning various disguises to gain access to workhouses and other institutions where the less fortunate were forced to seek refuge. Her investigative work, which was published in newspapers and magazines, brought much-needed attention to the dire state of London's social welfare system. Despite her own success as a performer, Malvery felt a deep sense of responsibility towards those less fortunate than herself. This photograph captures a moment of struggle and determination as she tries to earn a few pennies to support herself and perhaps, in some small way, to help alleviate the suffering of others. The image is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of poverty and class division in Edwardian England, and the courage and compassion of those who dared to speak out against it. This photograph, taken in 1907, is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of art to bring about change. It is a valuable historical document that offers a glimpse into a bygone era and the remarkable woman who dared to challenge the status quo.
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