Metal Print : Baby Abandoned / 1841
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Baby Abandoned / 1841
A mother abandoning her child. She places the baby into a tour and sisters of the convent will receive it on the other side. Date: 1841
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1841 Abandoned Abandoning Abandonment Convent Places Receive Sisters
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Experience the haunting beauty and historical significance of 'Baby Abandoned' by Mary Evans Prints Online, now available as a stunning Metal Print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, captured in 1841, tells the poignant story of a mother's difficult decision and the sisters of the convent who receive the infant on the other side. Each Metal Print is meticulously crafted using high-quality materials and state-of-the-art printing techniques, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail that bring this powerful image to life. Transform your home or office into a gallery with this captivating work of art, and relive the story with every glance.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 61.5cm x 41.2cm (24.2" x 16.2")
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
This poignant image captures the moment of profound sacrifice and hope in the midst of despair. In the year 1841, a young mother, her face etched with sorrow and desperation, approaches the convent walls, carrying a tiny bundle wrapped in rags. The sisters of the convent, represented by the figure in the window, await the arrival of the child, ready to offer refuge and care. The mother places the basket into the outstretched hands of the sister, marking the beginning of a new life for the infant. The tour, an essential element of this scene, serves as a symbol of the mother's last act of love for her child. This traditional method of abandonment allowed infants to be left at a designated location, where they would be found and cared for by religious institutions. The practice was common during the 19th century in Europe, particularly in Ireland, where poverty and famine forced many mothers to make the heart-wrenching decision to abandon their children. The image evokes a sense of both sadness and relief, as the mother bids farewell to her child, trusting that they will be given a chance at a better life. The sisters, in turn, welcome the child with open arms, offering the promise of safety, nurture, and love. This powerful photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the lengths to which people will go to protect and care for their children, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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