Poster Print : Egan / Workhouse
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Egan / Workhouse
An actor visits an old colleague, fallen on hard times, in the workhouse
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Media ID 606563
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10056320
1825 Colleague Egan Fallen Hard Times Visits Workhouse
20x30 inch Poster Print
Introducing the evocative "Egan / Workhouse" poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful image captures the poignant moment of an actor's reunion with an old colleague, now struggling in a workhouse environment. The atmospheric setting transports you back in time, inviting reflection on the human condition and the passage of time. Ideal for setting the mood in your home, office or gallery space, this beautifully printed poster is sure to inspire thought and conversation. Order yours today and bring a touch of history and emotion into your surroundings.
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 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Melancholic Reunion: Egan, Once a Prominent Actor, Pays a Visit to His Fallen Colleague in the Workhouse, 1825 This poignant photograph, taken in 1825, captures a moment of profound sadness and nostalgia as renowned actor Egan makes a visit to his old colleague, now a resident of the local workhouse. The historical image, from the extensive archives of Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of life during this era, where even those who had once known success and fame could find themselves destitute and reliant on the charity of the workhouse. Egan, with a heavy heart, approaches his friend, who sits dejectedly on a worn bench, surrounded by the bleak and austere surroundings of the workhouse. The once-bustling theatre, where they had shared the stage and brought joy to countless audiences, now a distant memory. The stark contrast between their past and present lives is palpable, as the weight of their circumstances bears down upon them. The workhouse, a symbol of the harsh realities of life in the 19th century, was a place of last resort for those who had no other means of support. The building looms ominously in the background, its cold, unforgiving walls a reminder of the inescapable cycle of poverty and despair that had claimed yet another victim. Despite the grim setting, there is a sense of hope in this image as Egan reaches out to his friend, offering a reminder of the connection they once shared and the humanity that still exists amidst the hardships of their lives. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of fortune and the importance of empathy and compassion in the face of adversity.
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