Fine Art Print : Collecting water in Kashgar, western China
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Collecting water in Kashgar, western China
People collecting water in Kashgar, western China, and carrying it in buckets on poles across their shoulders. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts
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1932 Bucket Buckets Collecting Conditions Kashgar Pole Poles Ponsonby Ralph Shoulders Survival Xinjiang
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the timeless beauty of the past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, "Collecting Water in Kashgar," transports you to western China with its vivid portrayal of local people collecting water using traditional methods. The photograph, taken by Ralph Ponsonby Watts, offers a glimpse into a world rich in history and culture. Add this stunning piece to your collection and bring the essence of another time and place into your home or office. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 37.3cm (20" x 14.7")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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
This evocative photograph, taken by Ralph Ponsonby Watts in the early 1930s, captures the daily struggle for survival in the remote and arid region of Kashgar, western China. The image depicts a group of local residents, dressed in traditional clothing, collecting water from a communal well using simple buckets suspended on long poles balanced on their shoulders. The harsh desert conditions of Xinjiang Province, where Kashgar is located, make access to clean water a critical challenge for the local population. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination of the people of this region, who have adapted to the harsh environment through generations. The use of makeshift tools and communal water sources reflects the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the community in the face of adversity. The photograph was taken during the 1930s, a period of significant political and social upheaval in China. The country was in the midst of the Long March, during which the Chinese Communist Party retreated from the advancing Nationalist forces and established a new base in the remote and mountainous regions of northwest China. The harsh conditions of Xinjiang, far from the political turmoil of the eastern provinces, allowed the region to remain relatively stable during this time. Despite the challenges of the environment and the historical context, the people of Kashgar continue to carry on their daily lives, relying on traditional methods to collect and transport water. The photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a testament to the enduring spirit of the people of this region, and a reminder of the importance of water as a vital resource for human survival.
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