Fine Art Print : Spurgeons Orphanage, Stockwell - Boys at Drill
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Spurgeons Orphanage, Stockwell - Boys at Drill
Spurgeons Orphanage, Stockwell. Boys perform a drill exercise holding dumb-bells
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Media ID 14229012
© Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
Bells Drill Dumb Exercise Orphan Orphanage Orphans Perform Stockwell Welfare Childrens
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring Spurgeons Orphanage, Stockwell - Boys at Drill. This evocative image captures a moment in time as young boys diligently practice their drills, holding dumb-bells under the watchful eye of their supervisor. A poignant snapshot of Victorian-era childhood, this print is sourced from the extensive Mary Evans Prints Online collection and is an essential addition to any home or office space. Bring history to life with this beautiful and thought-provoking piece.
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 32.4cm (21" x 12.8")
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
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at Spurgeons Orphanage in Stockwell, London, as a group of young boys diligently perform a drill exercise with dumb-bells. Established in 1867 by Dr. Thomas Barnardo and named after the renowned social reformer, Dr. Anglican D.C. Spurgeon, the orphanage provided a refuge for thousands of destitute children over the years. The boys in the image, dressed in neat uniforms, display a sense of discipline and focus as they execute the drill moves in unison. The dumb-bells in their hands were likely used for strength training, part of the rigorous physical education regimen that was a cornerstone of the orphanage's approach to childcare. Spurgeons Orphanage was renowned for its progressive methods, which emphasized the importance of education, training, and moral development. The boys were taught a range of skills, from reading and writing to shoemaking and farming, to prepare them for a successful transition into adulthood. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the children at Spurgeons Orphanage during the late 19th century. It serves as a poignant reminder of the vital role that charitable institutions played in providing care and support for vulnerable children in need, and the enduring impact of their work on generations of young lives.
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