Poster Print : Distress in Paris 1874
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Distress in Paris 1874
The war with Prussia, followed by the Commune, leave France in an impoverished condition : in Paris the poor are forced to pawn household possessions such as bedding, Date: 1874
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Media ID 7228355
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1874 Bedding Commune Condition Distress Forced House Hold Impoverished Leave Pawn Poor Possessions Prussia
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Step back in time with our captivating 'Distress in Paris 1874' poster print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts the harsh realities of post-war France. Amidst the ashes of the Franco-Prussian War and the tumultuous Paris Commune, the populace is seen pawning their belongings, including bedding, in a desperate attempt to survive. This powerful and poignant visual narrative transports you to an era of hardship and resilience. Add this historic print to your wall and ignite intriguing conversations."
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant image captures the distress and hardship endured by the impoverished population of Paris in the year 1874. The aftermath of the Franco-Prussian War and the Paris Commune had left the city in a state of destitution. In this photograph, we see a group of women and children huddled together outside a pawnshop, their bedding and household possessions piled up beside them. The women, some with tears in their eyes, appear desperate as they prepare to part with their most essential belongings in exchange for meager funds. The pawnshop owner, a stern-faced man, looks on impassively as the exchange takes place. The once-proud city of Paris, now ravaged by war and political upheaval, had been reduced to a place where even the most basic necessities were a luxury that many could no longer afford. The sadness and despair evident in this scene serve as a stark reminder of the human cost of conflict and political instability.
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