Photographic Print : Shaftesbury Inspecting
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Shaftesbury Inspecting
Lord Shaftesbury inspects the conditions endured by children working in a coalmine
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1842 Coal Mine Conditions Endured Inspecting Inspects Labour Mines Shaftesbury
14"x11" Photo Print
Discover the powerful impact of history with our exclusive range of Photographic Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring "Shaftesbury Inspecting" by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the moment when Lord Shaftesbury, a prominent social reformer, inspected the harsh conditions endured by child laborers in a coalmine during the Victorian era. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and stunning detail that bring history to life in your home or office. Add a touch of timeless elegance and thought-provoking conversation to your space with this inspiring piece of photographic art.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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
This evocative image captures the moment of truth as the 19th century philanthropist and social reformer, Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury, inspects the harrowing conditions endured by young children working in a coalmine in the early 1840s. The photograph, taken circa 1842, is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities faced by the working class during the Industrial Revolution. Lord Shaftesbury, a passionate advocate for child labor reform, had dedicated his life to improving the lives of the most vulnerable members of society. In this moment, he bears witness to the grim reality of the coal industry, where children as young as five or six were forced to work long hours in dangerous conditions, often inhaling toxic coal dust and risking injury from falling rocks. The image shows Shaftesbury in a thoughtful and concerned pose, dressed in his formal attire, as he examines the cramped and dark mine shaft. The children, clad in ragged clothing, look up at him with a mix of curiosity and apprehension. The contrast between their poverty-stricken appearance and Shaftesbury's wealth and privilege underscores the deep social divide of the time. This powerful photograph is a testament to Lord Shaftesbury's unwavering commitment to social justice and his role as a pioneer in the fight against child labor exploitation. It serves as a stark reminder of the past and a reminder of the importance of continuing to advocate for the rights and welfare of the most vulnerable members of society.
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