Poster Print : Hop Pickers 1845
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Hop Pickers 1845
A young hop picker, though dallying with one companion, looks sympathetically at another who has either cut his finger, or is gnawing his knuckles with jealousy
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Media ID 596109
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10140779
1845 Companion Finger Hops Jealousy Knuckles Picker Pickers Picking Gnawing
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Hop Pickers 1845" poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us back in time to the heart of the hop fields in the mid-19th century. A young hop picker, engrossed in conversation with a companion, casts a sympathetic gaze towards another worker, who appears to have either injured his finger or succumbed to the green-eyed monster of jealousy. The intricately detailed artwork invites us to ponder the camaraderie and challenges of rural life during this era. Adorn your walls with this enchanting piece and let the story unfold before your eyes.
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 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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 print titled "Hop Pickers 1845" captures a moment in time on a British hop farm. In the foreground, we see a young hop picker engaged in conversation with one companion, while casting a sympathetic glance towards another individual who appears to be either nursing a cut finger or consumed by jealousy as he gnaws at his knuckles. The scene is rich with historical significance, offering a glimpse into the lives of those involved in the laborious task of hop picking during the mid-19th century.
The image evokes a sense of camaraderie and competition among the pickers, highlighting the physical demands and emotional dynamics at play within this agricultural setting. The young picker's expression conveys empathy and concern for his fellow worker's plight, showcasing both compassion and solidarity within this close-knit community.
As we reflect on this snapshot from history, we are reminded of the vital role that farming and agriculture have played in shaping societies throughout Britain's past. The meticulous attention to detail captured by Mary Evans Picture Library allows us to immerse ourselves in this moment from 1845, gaining insight into the challenges and relationships that defined life for these hop pickers.
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