Fine Art Print : Telegraph Boy & Sweeper
Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Telegraph Boy & Sweeper
Slack! A telegraph boy & a crossing sweeper waiting for work
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Media ID 615353
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Broom Conditions Crossing Sweeper Telegraph Waiting
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring timeless beauty into your home with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, titled "Telegraph Boy & Sweeper" by an unknown artist, depicts the everyday scene of a telegraph boy and a crossing sweeper, patiently waiting for their next assignment. The rich details and authentic textures of this black and white photograph transport you back in time, making it a perfect addition to any wall in your home or office. Experience the charm of history with our high-quality Fine Art Prints, expertly printed on premium paper to ensure lasting brilliance.
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 49.4cm (16" x 19.4")
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 print captures a moment frozen in time, depicting two young boys eagerly waiting for work on the bustling streets of 1880. The contrast between the well-dressed telegraph boy and the humble crossing sweeper is striking, highlighting the stark disparities in social class during this era.
The telegraph boy stands tall and proud, his uniform symbolizing progress and modernity as he waits to deliver important messages across town. In contrast, the crossing sweeper's tattered clothes and worn broom speak volumes about the harsh realities of life for working-class children in Victorian England.
Despite their different circumstances, both boys share a sense of determination and resilience as they wait for opportunities to earn a living. Their youthful faces betray hints of innocence lost too soon, yet they carry themselves with a sense of purpose that belies their tender age.
This image serves as a poignant reminder of the challenging conditions faced by children who were forced to work at such a young age. It offers us a glimpse into a bygone era where childhood was often sacrificed in favor of economic necessity.
Through this powerful photograph from Mary Evans Picture Library, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand the struggles and triumphs of these young workers trying to make their way in an unforgiving world.
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