Fine Art Print : Swedish Emigrants
Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Swedish Emigrants
Emigrants on a railwaystation on their way to Gothenburg forwarding to USA. Date: 1890
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Media ID 7212545
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10428137
Departure Departures Emigrating Emigration Families Leaving Stations Waiting
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this evocative image of Swedish emigrants from Mary Evans Prints Online. Dated 1890, this powerful photograph captures the hope and determination of those setting out on their journey to Gothenburg, en route to a new life in the United States. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and stunning detail. Bring this poignant piece of history into your home and add depth and character 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 37cm x 50.8cm (14.6" 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 photograph captures the moment of departure for a group of Swedish emigrants at a railway station in the late 19th century. Dressed in their best clothes and carrying their meager possessions, the families huddle together, their faces a mix of excitement, sadness, and uncertainty as they prepare to embark on the long journey to Gothenburg, the gateway to the United States. The steam engine of the train looms in the background, a symbol of the modern world and the promise of a new life in America. Emigration from Sweden to the United States reached record levels in the late 19th century, driven by poverty, political unrest, and the allure of opportunity in the New World. The journey was long and arduous, involving a sea voyage across the Atlantic followed by a train ride to the Midwest. Many emigrants traveled in large groups, forming communities and networks that would help them adjust to their new lives. The photograph offers a glimpse into the human side of this historical phenomenon, revealing the emotions and experiences of those who left behind their homeland in search of a better future. The families in the photograph are a reminder of the millions of people who have left their native lands throughout history in search of opportunity and a better life, and the sacrifices they made in the process.
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