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London Smog
A cart and a sweep dimly seen in a London smog
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Media ID 4331840
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10038700
1889 Chimney Chimney Sweep Phenomena Smog Sweep
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
"Step into the heart of historical London with our stunning Canvas Print of 'London Smog' by Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports you back in time, capturing the essence of the city during a dense smog, with a cart and a sweep dimly seen in the distance. Our high-quality Canvas Prints bring art and history into your home, allowing you to create a unique and captivating living space. Each print is carefully crafted using premium materials and vibrant colors, ensuring a beautiful and long-lasting addition to your decor. Experience the magic of London's past with our 'London Smog' Canvas Print."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 22.9cm (12" x 9")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Victorian Scene of London Smog - A Cart and a Sweep Dimly Seen This evocative photograph, captured in the heart of London during the late 19th century, portrays a scene of history and phenomena that has long fascinated historians and weather enthusiasts alike. The year was 1889, and the city was enveloped in a thick, dense smog that would come to be known as the "Pea Soup Fog." In the foreground of the image, a cart laden with sacks is barely visible, its outline barely discernible through the thick, yellow-tinged fog. The cart's driver, a chimney sweep, is seen in the background, his figure also shrouded in the murky haze. The sweep, dressed in his traditional uniform of a long, black jumper and white shirt, is hunched over, his face obscured by his hat as he looks intently at the ground, perhaps searching for the next chimney to clean. The source of the smog can be seen in the distance, with numerous chimneys belching out thick plumes of smoke into the already polluted air. The fog, a result of the coal burning in these chimneys, had become a common occurrence in London during the Industrial Revolution, and the city's residents had grown accustomed to the smoggy conditions. Despite the hazardous conditions, life went on in the city. The streets were still bustling with activity, with horse-drawn carts and pedestrians making their way through the fog, often with the help of lanterns and gas lamps to light their way. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a time when the cost of industrial progress was a heavy smog-filled price. The image, with its historical significance and atmospheric quality, is a must-have for any collection of Victorian-era photographs or those interested in the history of London and its weather phenomena.
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