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Poster Print : The Little Chimney-Sweep, pub. 1808 (hand coloured engraving)
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The Little Chimney-Sweep, pub. 1808 (hand coloured engraving)
2491748 The Little Chimney-Sweep, pub. 1808 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) & Isaac (1756-1811); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22893096
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Chimney Sweep Cobbled Street Doorstep Log Seller
18x24 inch Poster Print
Bring a touch of history into your home with our exquisite Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This charming piece features "The Little Chimney-Sweep," a hand-coloured engraving published in 1808 by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder. Originally created by renowned English artists George Cruikshank and Isaac Cruikshank, this classic image is part of The Stapleton Collection and is now out of copyright. Add this captivating print to your decor, and let the timeless storytelling of this iconic illustration transport you back in time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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.
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This hand-coloured engraving, titled "The Little Chimney-Sweep" takes us back to the streets of 19th-century England. Created by renowned artists George and Isaac Cruikshank in 1808, this print captures a poignant scene filled with contrasting elements. In the foreground, we see a young chimney sweep boy standing on a doorstep, his soot-covered face and ragged clothing depicting the harsh reality of poverty. Beside him stands a woman, presumably his mother or perhaps a kind-hearted stranger offering solace amidst their struggles. The presence of an elegantly dressed lady hints at the stark contrast between social classes during that era. The bustling street scene behind them showcases various tradespeople going about their daily routines. A log seller carries his bundle on his back while navigating through the cobbled streets lined with quaint houses. This vividly depicts the vibrant atmosphere of urban life in those times. George and Isaac Cruikshank's masterful use of cartoon-like imagery adds depth to this engraving, allowing viewers to connect emotionally with these characters despite their simplicity. It serves as both a visual commentary on child labor and an exploration of societal disparities prevalent during that period. "The Little Chimney-Sweep" is not just an exquisite piece from The Stapleton Collection; it is also a historical artifact that invites contemplation about compassion and inequality within our society.
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