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Shortest Day 1886

The Shortest Day: Everyone gathers around the fire as twilight turns to night

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1886 Fireside Gathers Knitting Months Phenomena Seasons Shortest Turns Twilight December


14"x11" Photo Print

Bring the enchanting atmosphere of 'Shortest Day 1886' into your home with our Media Storehouse Photographic Prints. This captivating image from Mary Evans Prints Online captures the essence of community and warmth as everyone gathers around the fire during the twilight hours, heralding the onset of the shortest day. Our high-quality prints are perfect for adding a touch of history and charm to any room, making them a thoughtful gift or a beautiful addition to your personal collection.

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.

Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 22.9cm (14" x 9")

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) orientation to match the source image.


EDITORS COMMENTS
A Gathering Around the Fire on the Shortest Day of the Year, 1886: A Heartwarming Tradition in the Heart of Winter's Grasp In the heart of a bygone era, as the last vestiges of twilight began to fade, a community huddled around the fire, their faces illuminated by its warm, flickering glow. The year was 1886, and the shortest day of the year, also known as the Winter Solstice, was upon them. The fire, a beacon of light and warmth, was the focal point of their gathering, as the darkness of winter's night began to envelop the land. The scene is one of simple, natural beauty. The fire, a testament to the primal need for warmth and light, burns brightly in the center of the image. The children, bundled up against the cold, sit on the ground, their eyes wide with wonder and curiosity. Their mothers and fathers, knitting by the fire, share stories and laughter, their faces etched with the lines of age and experience. The firelight casts long, dancing shadows on the rough-hewn walls of the cabin, while the trees outside stand silhouetted against the night sky. The shortest day of the year, a natural phenomenon that has marked the turning of the seasons for countless generations, brings this community together in a shared moment of warmth and connection. As the fire crackles and pops, the family and friends draw closer, their bodies shielded from the cold December air. The fire's warmth not only keeps them physically warm but also serves as a reminder that even in the darkest of times, the warmth and light of human connection can brighten the darkest of nights. This evocative image, captured in the late 19th century, transports us back to a simpler time, a time when the turning of the seasons was marked by the gathering of loved ones around the fire. It is a reminder that no matter how dark the night, the warmth and light of human connection can always brighten the way.

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