Metal Print : London Smog
Metal Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
London Smog
A cart and a sweep dimly seen in a London smog
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Media ID 4331840
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1889 Chimney Chimney Sweep Phenomena Smog Sweep
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Step into the past with our stunning Media Storehouse Metal Print featuring a captivating image of London Smog from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative photograph transports you back in time, showcasing a dimly seen cart and sweep navigating through the dense, atmospheric fog that once shrouded the city streets. Our high-quality Metal Prints are known for their vibrant colors and exceptional detail, ensuring that every element of this iconic scene is brought to life. Add a touch of history and character to your home or office with this unique and eye-catching piece.
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
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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