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GGBR2A-00007
London street scene at night with electric lighting, about 1890.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
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Media ID 5879030
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1890 1890s British Busy Carriage City Crowd Crowded Daily Life Electric Electricity England English Europe Family Great Britain Horsedrawn Carriage Invention Light Merchant Night Shop Shopper Street Street Car Transportation Urban Urban Life Urbanization Electric Light Electric Lights Industrialization
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints range. This captivating piece, GGBR2A-00007 from North Wind Picture Archives, transports you to a London night in the late 1800s. Witness the magic of hand-colored woodcut illustrations as they bring to life the enchanting glow of gas lamps and the bustling energy of the Victorian era. Add an air of timeless elegance to your home or office with this evocative 19th-century London street scene print.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
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.
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This print titled "GGBR2A-00007" takes us back to the bustling streets of London in the late 19th century. The image showcases a vibrant city scene illuminated by electric lighting, a groundbreaking invention of its time. Hand-colored with meticulous detail, this woodcut illustration captures the essence of urban life during this transformative era. The crowded street is filled with people from all walks of life, going about their daily routines. Families stroll along the sidewalk, admiring the brightly lit shop windows that line both sides of the road. Merchants stand proudly outside their retail shops, enticing passersby with their wares. In this snapshot of history, we witness how industrialization and urbanization have shaped British society. The introduction of electricity has revolutionized not only transportation but also daily life itself. Horse-drawn carriages and streetcars traverse through the busy thoroughfare while electric lights illuminate every corner. This artwork transports us to a time when Europe was undergoing significant changes and advancements. It serves as a reminder of our ancestors' resilience and adaptability in embracing new technologies that would shape future generations. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing piece, let us appreciate how far we have come since then while cherishing our rich historical heritage captured within these intricate strokes and vivid colors.
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