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Framed Print : "But Men Must Work and Women Must Weep", 1883 (w / c on paper)
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"But Men Must Work and Women Must Weep", 1883 (w / c on paper)
BIR106491 " But Men Must Work and Women Must Weep", 1883 (w/c on paper) by Langley, Walter (1852-1922); 91.4x51.3 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23212916
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Cottage Interior Fishermans Wife Grief Newlyn School Sorrow Waiting Weeping Widow
18"x14" Modern Frame
Add a touch of timeless beauty to your home decor with Media Storehouse's Framed Prints featuring "But Men Must Work and Women Must Weep," an evocative work by Walter Langley. This exquisite piece, originally created in watercolor on paper in 1883, is now available in our high-quality framed prints. The poignant image, now part of the Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery collection, captivates with its intricate details and thought-provoking theme. Bring this classic work of art into your living space and let it inspire and uplift you every day.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.7cm (14" x 18")
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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The captivating print of "But Men Must Work and Women Must Weep", taken in 1883 by Walter Langley, evokes a profound sense of mourning and grief. This watercolor on paper masterpiece, measuring 91.4x51.3 cm, is housed at the Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery. Within the painting's frame, we are transported to a humble cottage interior where sorrow hangs heavy in the air. A widow sits with her baby on her lap, waiting anxiously for her husband's return from the treacherous sea. The artist skillfully captures the raw emotion etched upon their faces as tears stream down both mother and child's cheeks. Langley was part of the Newlyn School art movement that flourished during this era, known for its focus on capturing everyday life and social realism. In this poignant piece, he sheds light on the plight of fisherman's wives who were left behind to bear unimaginable grief while their husbands braved dangerous waters. The composition invites us to reflect upon themes of loss, sacrifice, and resilience within family dynamics. It serves as a reminder that women often bore immense emotional burdens while men fulfilled their duties in providing for their loved ones. This powerful image resonates deeply with viewers even today as it encapsulates universal human experiences such as love, longing, and sorrow.
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