Photographic Print : Smoking the first cigarette
Photo Prints From Mary Evans Picture Library
Smoking the first cigarette
A young boy is encouraged to smoke his first cigarette by two older girls, while a shocked lady intrudes upon the scene
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 570406
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10000892
1871 Brother Cigarette Cigarettes Drugs Encouraged Habit Habits Older Shock Shocked Sister Tobacco Intruding
10"x10" Photo Print
Introducing the captivating "Smoking the first cigarette" photograph from Mary Evans Picture Library, now available as a stunning addition to your home decor with Media Storehouse's range of Photographic Prints. This evocative image, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time, capturing a candid moment of innocence lost. The photograph poignantly portrays a young boy's initiation into the world of smoking, encouraged by two older girls, while a shocked lady interrupts the scene. This captivating image, with its rich history and intriguing narrative, makes for a thought-provoking and intriguing conversation piece. Bring this piece of history into your home and start a story of your own with Media Storehouse's Photographic Prints.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.6cm x 25.4cm (9.3" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph, taken in 1871, captures a shocking moment of intergenerational influence and the emergence of a dangerous new habit. In the image, a young boy, dressed in the fashion of the time with short pants and a collared shirt, is encouraged by two older girls to take his first puff on a cigarette. The girls, with their Victorian-era dresses and bonnets, seem to be enjoying the moment, their expressions filled with mischief and excitement. The domestic scene takes place in a dimly lit room, with a fireplace and ornate wallpaper adding to the sense of history and nostalgia. The air is thick with the acrid smell of tobacco smoke, a harbinger of the health risks that would become all too familiar in the coming centuries. Suddenly, a shocked woman bursts into the room, her expression one of disbelief and concern. She clutches her hand to her chest, her eyes wide with horror as she takes in the sight of the young boy being encouraged to start a lifelong addiction. The contrast between the carefree attitude of the older girls and the motherly concern of the intruding woman highlights the complexities of family dynamics and the influence of societal norms on individual behavior. This photograph, from the Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the past and serves as a reminder of the power of peer pressure and the dangers of bad habits, particularly when they are encouraged at a young age. The image also speaks to the changing social mores of the time, as smoking became increasingly popular and accepted, despite the known health risks.
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