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Fine Art Print : Romance on a city rooftop, 1800s
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Romance on a city rooftop, 1800s
Woman hanging laundry talking with a mason on a city rooftop, 1870s.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations
Media ID 5881851
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1870s America Apron Basket Chore City Conversation Couple Courtship Female Home House Wife House Work Household Chore Laundry Love Male New York New York City Outdoor Outdoors Romance Social Social Life Summer Talking Urban Urban Life Woman Work Worker Chimney Cleaning Flirt Laundry Basket Mason Roof Top
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the enchanting allure of romance in the heart of the 1800s with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an captivating image from North Wind Picture Archives. This hand-colored woodcut illustration transports you back in time, depicting a woman delicately hanging laundry on a bustling city rooftop. Sharing a tender moment with a mason, their connection against the backdrop of the urban landscape is a testament to love's enduring power. Elevate your home decor with this timeless, 19th-century masterpiece that is sure to inspire and captivate.
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.
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In this hand-colored woodcut print from the 1800s, we are transported to a city rooftop in New York during the 1870s. The scene depicts a charming moment of romance between a woman and a mason amidst their daily chores. As she hangs laundry on the clothesline, her apron fluttering gently in the summer breeze, she engages in an animated conversation with the male worker. The image captures not only their flirtatious courtship but also offers us a glimpse into urban life and social history of that era. The illustration showcases traditional household chores like laundry hanging while highlighting the bustling energy of America's growing cities. The setting is evocative, with chimneys rising against a backdrop of other rooftops, symbolizing both domesticity and industry. This snapshot transports us back to an era when love blossomed even amid mundane tasks. This vintage artwork serves as a reminder of simpler times when conversations flowed freely between neighbors and connections were made through shared experiences. It invites us to appreciate how love can find its way into unexpected places - even atop city roofs. As we gaze upon this historical gem, we are reminded that beneath all our modern trappings lies a rich tapestry woven by countless stories like these – tales of ordinary people finding extraordinary moments amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
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