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GGBR2A-00007
London street scene at night with electric lighting, about 1890.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations
Media ID 5879030
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1890 1890s British Busy Carriage City Crowd Crowded Daily Life Electric Electricity England English Europe Family Great Britain Horsedrawn Carriage Invention Light Merchant Night Shop Shopper Street Street Car Transportation Urban Urban Life Urbanization Electric Light Electric Lights Industrialization
18x24 inch Poster Print
Bring the magic of the past into your home with Media Storehouse's Poster Prints. This stunning offering, GGBR2A-00007 from North Wind Picture Archives, transports you back in time with a captivating London street scene at night. Illuminated by electric lighting, this hand-colored woodcut illustration from the 19th century is a breathtaking testament to the enchantment of a bygone era. Add this timeless piece to your wall and let the story of the past unfold.
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 print titled "GGBR2A-00007" takes us back to the bustling streets of London in the late 19th century. The image showcases a vibrant city scene illuminated by electric lighting, a groundbreaking invention of its time. Hand-colored with meticulous detail, this woodcut illustration captures the essence of urban life during this transformative era. The crowded street is filled with people from all walks of life, going about their daily routines. Families stroll along the sidewalk, admiring the brightly lit shop windows that line both sides of the road. Merchants stand proudly outside their retail shops, enticing passersby with their wares. In this snapshot of history, we witness how industrialization and urbanization have shaped British society. The introduction of electricity has revolutionized not only transportation but also daily life itself. Horse-drawn carriages and streetcars traverse through the busy thoroughfare while electric lights illuminate every corner. This artwork transports us to a time when Europe was undergoing significant changes and advancements. It serves as a reminder of our ancestors' resilience and adaptability in embracing new technologies that would shape future generations. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing piece, let us appreciate how far we have come since then while cherishing our rich historical heritage captured within these intricate strokes and vivid colors.
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