Photographic Print : A Uyghur family and tent
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A Uyghur family and tent
A Uyghur family stand before their traditional tent house - Xinjiang Province, southern China. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts during his journey from Kashmir to Kashgar
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1932 Ponsonby Population Ralph Southern Tent Uighur Uighurs Uyghur Uyghurs Xinjiang
14"x11" Photo Print
Bring the rich culture and history of the Uyghur people into your home with our exquisite photographic print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, captured by Ralph Ponsonby Watts during his journey from Kashmir to Kashgar, depicts a Uyghur family standing proudly before their traditional tent house in the Xinjiang Province of southern China. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that bring the scene to life. Add this captivating piece to your collection and transport yourself to another time and place.
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 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
In this evocative photograph, a Uyghur family stands proudly before their traditional tent house in the Xinjiang Province of southern China, circa 1932. The Uyghur people are an indigenous Turkic ethnic group, with a rich cultural heritage that spans over 2,000 years. Historically, they have inhabited the mountainous regions of Central Asia, including parts of modern-day China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan. The family's tent house, or "yurt," is a testament to their nomadic past. Yurts are portable, round tents made of felt layers over a wooden lattice frame. They are designed to be easily dismantled and transported, allowing the Uyghur people to move with their herds in search of fresh pasture and water. The Uyghur family in the photograph is dressed in traditional clothing, including long, flowing robes and colorful headscarves. The father, with a serious expression, holds a staff in one hand and a young child in the other. The mother, wearing a long, red robe, cradles an infant in her arms. The children, dressed in bright clothing, play and laugh, seemingly oblivious to the presence of the photographer. The Xinjiang Province, located in the westernmost part of China, has long been a melting pot of diverse cultures and peoples. The region's strategic location at the crossroads of the Silk Road made it a hub for trade and cultural exchange between China and Central Asia. Today, the Uyghur population in Xinjiang numbers over 10 million, making them the largest ethnic minority group in the region. This photograph, taken by the British photographer Ralph Ponsonby Watts during his journey from Kashmir to Kashgar, offers a glimpse into the history and traditions of the Uyghur people. It is a poignant reminder of the importance of preserving the cultural heritage of indigenous populations and celebrating the diversity of human experience.
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