Fine Art Print : Trundling a Mop
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Trundling a Mop
A servant girl trundles her mop on the doorstep of the house, to the discomfiture of an elegantly dressed passer-by
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Media ID 583534
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10033498
Door Step Dressed Elegantly Housemaids Passer Servant Servants Discomfiture
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introduce a touch of whimsy into your home decor with the captivating 'Trundling a Mop' Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the charming illustration by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This delightful image of a servant girl, unassumingly mopping the doorstep, brings a delightful sense of humor to any space. The intricate details and rich colors of this antique print are sure to add character and depth to your walls. Elevate your interior design with this timeless piece of art that tells a story and sparks conversation.
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
This charming print captures a moment of historical domestic life in the 18th century, as a servant girl trundles her mop on the doorstep of a grand house. The elegantly dressed passer-by looks on with discomfiture at the sight, highlighting the stark contrast between social classes during this time period.
The young female servant is dressed in simple attire, her apron and cap indicating her role as a member of the household staff. Despite her humble position, she carries out her duties with diligence and pride.
In contrast, the passer-by is impeccably dressed in fashionable clothing befitting their higher social status. Their expression betrays a mix of surprise and perhaps even disdain at witnessing such menial work being performed so openly.
This scene serves as a reminder of the rigid class distinctions that existed in society during this era, where servants were expected to perform their tasks discreetly behind closed doors. The juxtaposition of these two figures on the doorstep symbolizes the divide between those who served and those who were served.
Mary Evans Picture Library has captured this slice of history with exquisite detail and nuance, offering viewers a glimpse into daily life in an 18th-century household.
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