Framed Prints
Framed Print of An artist of the pavement, 1872. Creator: Jenkin
An artist of the pavement, 1872. The ingenious devices of that queer class of shifty people about town who get their living by diverse plausible evasions of the law against simple downright begging, afford to the observant Londoner a subject of frequent remark...An old soldier, with a stump of arm or leg and the rags of a scarlet uniform; an old sailor, with a picture of a shipwreck...may reckon upon earning five shillings a day, without causing too much annoyance. These well-contrived impersonations of human misery are in some degree tolerated because they do not make a noise or persecute the incredulous passer-by with repeated demands. They are not allowed, however, to offend the eyes of delicacy by the uncovering of painful mutilations or disgusting sores. As a matter of taste, if we have once convinced ourselves that all these persons are regular impostors, the least disagreeable form of displaying their skill is found in the ornamentation of the street pavement with coloured crayon drawings. Our Illustration...shows an artist of this class engaged in his customary vocation...The worst that can be said of these Pencillings by the Way is that they are an idle man's substitute for honest useful work'. From Illustrated London News, 1872. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 40621451
Amputation Amputee Disabilities Disability Disabled Hand Gestures Kitsch Maudlin Old Soldier Pavement Sentimental Shawl Sidewalk Veteran
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.2cm x 24.4cm (7.2" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
