Canvas Print : Racial / Gipsies / Stealing
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Racial / Gipsies / Stealing
At Chauffailles, France, gipsies try to steal a girl on her way home from school, but she is able to escape them
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Media ID 4359304
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10115371
Escape Gipsies Steal Stealing Racial
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the intriguing world of history to your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. This captivating piece, titled "Racial / Gipsies / Stealing" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a thrilling moment from the past. Set at Chauffailles, France, the image captures the tension as gipsies attempt to steal a girl on her way from school. Yet, her quick wit and bravery save the day. Relive this historical moment in vivid detail with our high-quality canvas prints, expertly printed on heavy-duty material for lasting beauty. Add a touch of history to your living space and start a conversation with this intriguing piece."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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 evocative photograph captures a tense moment in the small French town of Chauffailles in 1911, as a young girl makes her way home from school amidst the encampment of traveling Gypsies. The image, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a poignant glimpse into the complex and often contentious relationship between settled communities and nomadic Gypsy populations in Europe during this period. The girl, dressed in her school uniform, is seen clinging to her books and looking back over her shoulder, her expression a mixture of fear and determination. Behind her, a group of Gypsies, their faces obscured by the shadows, are seen reaching out towards her. The caption accompanying the photograph notes that they were attempting to steal the girl, but her quick thinking and bravery allowed her to escape. This historical image serves as a reminder of the long-standing stereotypes and prejudices that have shaped the way that Gypsies have been perceived throughout history. Despite their rich cultural heritage and contributions to society, Gypsies have long been subjected to discrimination and marginalization. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the challenges that they have faced, and the resilience and courage that they have demonstrated in the face of adversity. The photograph also highlights the importance of education and the role that it plays in empowering individuals to overcome adversity. The girl's determination to hold on to her books and make her way home, despite the danger that she was in, speaks to the transformative power of education and the importance of ensuring that all children have access to it. Overall, this photograph is a powerful reminder of the complex and often fraught history of Gypsy communities in Europe, and the importance of understanding and acknowledging the experiences and contributions of marginalized groups.
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