Fine Art Print : Street Trades / Matches
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Street Trades / Matches
A Swedish woman selling lucifer matches in the street
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Media ID 4307415
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1865 Lucifer Matches Selling Swedish Trades
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating allure of the past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the evocative image "Street Trades / Matches" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This stunning photograph transports us back in time, capturing the essence of a Swedish woman selling lucifer matches in the street. Each print is meticulously produced using the highest quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that bring the image to life. Elevate your home or office décor with this timeless piece of art, a conversation starter that adds character and charm to any space.
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 36.1cm x 50.8cm (14.2" 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
This evocative image captures the scene of a Swedish woman selling lucifer matches on a bustling street in the late 19th century. Dressed in traditional attire, the woman holds a box of matches in one hand and extends the other towards a potential customer, inviting them to make a purchase. The street behind her is filled with activity, with people going about their daily business, horses and carts clattering along the cobblestones, and the smell of woodsmoke and other wares wafting through the air. The lucifer match, named for the Greek god of fire, was a significant innovation in the world of matches. Introduced in the mid-19th century, they were the first matches to be tipped with a chemical compound that produced a spark when struck against a rough surface. This made them much more reliable and convenient than earlier matches, which required friction against a sulphur tip to ignite. The street trade of matches was an important source of income for many women in Sweden and other European countries during this period. Selling matches allowed them to earn a living while also providing a valuable service to their communities. The image of a woman selling matches in the street has become a symbol of this era of urban life and the important role that small, everyday trades played in the lives of people. This photograph, taken in 1865, is a fascinating glimpse into the past and a reminder of the rich history of street trades and the everyday life of the late 19th century. The image is available as a high-quality print from Mary Evans Prints Online, making it an excellent addition to any collection of historical photographs or studies of urban life in Europe during this period.
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