Fine Art Print : Picking Redcurrants
Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Picking Redcurrants
An English farmers daughter picks redcurrants into a basket
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Media ID 599616
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10134844
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring the charm of the English countryside into your home with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, titled "Picking Redcurrants," showcases the simple yet beautiful moment of an English farm girl lovingly filling a basket with ripe, juicy redcurrants. Add a touch of rustic elegance to your living space with this stunning print, a timeless piece that is sure to inspire and delight. Order now and bring a piece of the past into your present.
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
1. Title: "A Harvest of Redcurrants: An English Farm Daughter's Labor of Love" In this evocative photograph from the late 1800s, captured by an unidentified photographer and now part of the extensive collection at Mary Evans Picture Library, we witness a moment of simple yet profound beauty in the rural English countryside. The image portrays an earnest young farm girl, dressed in a long, modest frock, her sun-kissed cheeks flushed with the warmth of the summer sun. Her expressive face is focused intently on the task at hand: carefully picking ripe redcurrants into a woven basket. The lush, verdant foliage of the redcurrant bushes surrounds her, their branches heavy with the ruby-red fruit that promises a sweet, tangy taste. The scene is one of tranquility and harmony, as the girl's labor of love contributes to the bountiful harvest that will sustain her family and community. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of English agriculture, where the changing seasons marked the rhythm of daily life. The redcurrants, a popular fruit in Victorian England, were often used for jams, jellies, and pies, providing a burst of flavor and nutrition during the long winter months. The intricately woven basket, a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of rural communities, serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of the natural world and the people who worked the land. This poignant image invites us to reflect on the enduring qualities of hard work, perseverance, and the simple joys of a life rooted in the land. As we marvel at the girl's dedication and the beauty of the redcurrants, we are transported back in time, allowing us to experience a piece of history that resonates deeply with our collective human experience.
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