Fine Art Print : Refugee Trains, India
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Refugee Trains, India
Crowded trains of refugees arriving at Amritsar, border town on Pakistan and India, following the Partition in 1947
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1947 Amritsar Asylum Crowded Partition Passengers Refugee Refugees Roof Trains
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exclusive Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the poignant image "Refugee Trains, India" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful photograph captures the crowded trains of refugees arriving at Amritsar, a border town between Pakistan and India, following the tumultuous Partition in 1947. Each print is meticulously produced using premium materials and techniques, ensuring the finest details and vibrant colors are preserved. Bring this significant piece of history into your home or office and ignite meaningful conversations with its evocative imagery.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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 captures the chaotic scene of overcrowded refugee trains arriving at Amritsar, a border town between India and Pakistan, in October 1947. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the mass displacement and human suffering that followed the Partition of India and Pakistan. The roofs of the trains are filled with desperate refugees, clinging on for dear life as they make their way to a new home. The railway tracks stretch out into the distance, symbolizing the long and arduous journey ahead for these displaced people. The passengers, many of them women and children, are crammed together, their faces etched with exhaustion and anxiety. Amritsar, a city known for its historic significance as the site of the Golden Temple, became a temporary refuge for hundreds of thousands of Hindus and Sikhs fleeing from the violence and chaos in Pakistan. The railway station became a hub of activity, with trains arriving and departing around the clock, transporting refugees to various parts of India. The Partition of India and Pakistan in 1947 was a traumatic event that led to the displacement of millions of people. Hindus and Sikhs from Pakistan and Muslims from India were forced to leave their homes and communities, leading to widespread violence and chaos. This photograph is a powerful testament to the human resilience and determination to survive in the face of unimaginable adversity. The image is a historical document of a pivotal moment in Indian and Pakistani history, and a reminder of the importance of empathy and compassion in times of crisis. It is a poignant reminder of the need for peace and unity, and a call to remember the lessons of the past as we navigate the challenges of the present.
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