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Premium Framed Print : AN ITALIAN IMMIGRANT FAMILY on the Ellis Island ferry to Manhattan. Oil over a photograph
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AN ITALIAN IMMIGRANT FAMILY on the Ellis Island ferry to Manhattan. Oil over a photograph
AN ITALIAN IMMIGRANT FAMILY
on the Ellis Island ferry to Manhattan. Oil over a photograph, c1905, by Lewis Hine
Granger holds millions of images spanning more than 25,000 years of world history, from before the Stone Age to the dawn of the Space Age
Media ID 12225210
1905 Baggage Child Ellis Island Family Ferry Hine Immigrant Immigration Station Journey Landing Lewis Wickes
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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 captures the essence of an Italian immigrant family embarking on a life-changing journey from Ellis Island to Manhattan. Taken in 1905 by Lewis Hine, this oil-over-photograph artwork beautifully depicts the early days of immigration to America. The image showcases a diverse group consisting of men, women, and children eagerly awaiting their arrival in the bustling city. The expressions on their faces reveal a mix of hope, anticipation, and perhaps even trepidation as they step foot onto the ferry. Each member carries their own baggage, symbolizing not only physical belongings but also the weight of dreams and aspirations for a better future. The composition highlights the maritime setting with the iconic New York City skyline serving as a backdrop. This juxtaposition represents both departure from their homeland and arrival at a new destination filled with endless possibilities. Lewis Hine's masterful use of oil over photograph adds depth and texture to this historical moment frozen in time. It transports us back to turn-of-the-century America when Ellis Island was teeming with immigrants seeking refuge and opportunity. This remarkable piece serves as a poignant reminder of our nation's rich history shaped by waves of immigrants who have contributed immeasurably to its cultural fabric. It is an homage to those who embarked on arduous journeys in pursuit of freedom, prosperity, and above all else - hope for a brighter tomorrow.
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