Photographic Print : French Sweep Boys
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French Sweep Boys
LES RAMONEURS French chimneysweeps leave for the days work
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Media ID 584795
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10037998
1859 Chimney Conditions Leave Sweep Sweeps Chimney Sweeps
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Introducing the captivating "French Sweep Boys" photograph from Mary Evans Picture Library, now available as a stunning high-quality print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, titled "LES RAMONEURS" or "French Chimneysweeps," transports us back in time as the boys prepare for another day of work. Dressed in their traditional uniforms, they huddle together, their faces a mix of determination and camaraderie. This photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is not just a beautiful addition to your home or office decor, but a window into history. Order your print today from Media Storehouse and bring this iconic moment into your space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 19.3cm (11" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
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 evocative photograph, titled "LES RAMONEURS" or "French Sweep Boys," captures a poignant moment in history as a group of young chimney sweeps prepare to embark on their daily labor in 1859. The image, from Mary Evans Picture Library, transports us back in time to an era when child labor was a harsh reality in the rapidly industrializing world. The boys, dressed in tattered clothes and wearing protective white aprons, huddle together before setting off for another grueling day up the soot-filled chimneys of Paris. Their faces, etched with the hardships of their young lives, convey a sense of determination and resilience that belies their tender years. Chimney sweeping was a notoriously dangerous and arduous occupation, with long hours spent crawling through narrow, dark flues, inhaling toxic fumes and dealing with the ever-present threat of suffocation. The boys, often as young as six, were recruited from the streets and orphanages, and their small size allowed them to navigate the narrow chimneys more easily. Despite the hazardous conditions, the chimney sweeps were an essential part of the industrial workforce, keeping the city's factories and homes heated during the cold winter months. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by these young boys, who played a crucial role in the industrial revolution, but paid a heavy price for it. The image also highlights the stark contrast between the harsh realities of working-class life and the opulence and prosperity of the bourgeoisie, who enjoyed the warmth of their homes while the chimney sweeps toiled away in the shadows. The photograph is a powerful testament to the human spirit and the indomitable will of the working class, who endured unimaginable hardships to keep the wheels of industry turning.
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