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Main Street Gorbals looking North Thomas Annan
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Main Street Gorbals looking North Thomas Annan
Main Street, Gorbals, looking North; Thomas Annan (Scottish, 1829 - 1887); Glasgow, Scotland; negative 1868; print 1900; Photogravure; 16.9 × 23.6 cm (6 5, 8 × 9 5, 16 in.)
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Media ID 18487090
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1829 1887 Glasgow Looking North Main Street Negative 1868 Photogravure Print 1900 Scottish Thomas Annan Gorbals
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This print titled "Main Street Gorbals looking North" by Thomas Annan takes us back in time to the bustling streets of Glasgow, Scotland. Captured in 1868 and printed in 1900 using the photogravure technique, this image showcases Annan's remarkable talent for documenting urban life. The photograph transports us to a moment frozen in history, where we find ourselves standing on Main Street, gazing northwards. The scene is filled with a sense of energy and activity as people go about their daily lives. The architecture of the buildings lining the street reflects both grandeur and decay, telling stories of an evolving cityscape. Annan's composition draws our attention to the intricate details within each frame. From the cobblestone road beneath our feet to the worn-out storefronts adorned with signs and advertisements, every element contributes to painting a vivid picture of life during that era. As we explore this historic snapshot further, it becomes evident that Annan had a keen eye for capturing not only physical structures but also human emotions. Faces peering out from windows or walking briskly down the street reveal tales untold – stories waiting for curious minds like ours to unravel. In preserving this piece from Liszt Collection, we are reminded of photography's power as a medium that transcends time. It allows us glimpses into worlds long gone while igniting our imagination and curiosity about those who came before us.
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