Fine Art Print : Overcrowded housing
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Overcrowded housing
A family of seven in their cramped single-room accommodation, location unknown. Date: circa 1936
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Media ID 7184257
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Accommodation Cramped Pauper Unknown Workhouse
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this poignant image of "Overcrowded Housing" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative photograph, taken circa 1936, captures the daily reality of a family of seven living in their cramped, single-room accommodation. The black-and-white image transports us back in time, offering a powerful reminder of history and human resilience. Each print is meticulously produced using the highest quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that bring the past to life in your home or office. Add this thought-provoking piece to your collection and start a conversation about the past, present, and future of housing and social issues.
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 50.8cm x 36.1cm (20" x 14.2")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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 poignant photograph captures the stark reality of overcrowded housing during the Great Depression, circa 1936. The small, dimly lit room is home to a family of seven, their belongings crammed into every available corner. The air is thick with the weight of their shared struggle. The children huddle together on a threadbare mattress, while their parents sit on makeshift chairs, their faces etched with worry and fatigue. The room, with its peeling walls and broken windows, offers little respite from the harsh realities of poverty. The location of this image remains unknown, but it serves as a reminder of the widespread hardship experienced by families during this era. Many were reduced to living in such cramped and unsanitary conditions due to unemployment and economic instability. This single room was likely all they could afford, a far cry from the spacious and comfortable homes many of us take for granted today. The family in this photograph may have been paupers, relying on charity or public assistance to survive. Alternatively, they could have been working class families who had fallen on hard times. Regardless of their background, their circumstances were a reflection of the larger economic and social issues of the time. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the importance of affordable housing and the need to ensure that no family is left behind in times of economic hardship. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, and a call to action to address the root causes of poverty and inequality.
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