Fine Art Print : Sumptuary Reform
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Sumptuary Reform
Sumptuary reform - by the Tsars orders, wealthy merchants are stripped of their finery Date: circa 1690
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1690 Finery Merchants Orders Reform Stripped Tsar Wealthy Sumptuary
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, "Sumptuary Reform" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back to the 17th century. Witness the Tsar's orders coming to life as wealthy merchants are stripped of their finery, symbolizing the implementation of sumptuary laws. Add a touch of history and grandeur to your home or office with this stunning, high-quality print. Each print is meticulously produced using premium materials, ensuring a vibrant and long-lasting display. Elevate your space with a piece of art that tells a story, only with Media Storehouse.
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 33.9cm (21" x 13.3")
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
Sumptuary Reform: A Moment in Russian History (circa 1690) This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in Russian history, as the Tsar's orders for sumptuary reform are enforced upon wealthy merchants. Sumptuary laws, which date back to ancient Rome, were designed to regulate the wearing of luxurious clothing and accessories according to social status. In this photograph from circa 1690, we witness the implementation of such reforms in Russia during the reign of Tsar Peter the Great. The Tsar, determined to modernize his country and promote a sense of social equality, decreed that all merchants must relinquish their extravagant finery. This decree, aimed at reducing the conspicuous consumption of the wealthy and promoting a more uniform appearance among the populace, was enforced with great rigor. In this photograph, a group of merchants, once proudly adorned in their finest silks, velvets, and furs, are now stripped of their finery. Their once resplendent garments lie in heaps at their feet, while they stand before an official, their expressions a mix of defiance and resignation. The scene is a poignant reminder of the Tsar's determination to reshape Russian society and impose his vision of a more egalitarian order. The sumptuary reforms were a significant turning point in Russian history, marking a departure from the opulence and extravagance of the past and paving the way for a more modern, streamlined society. This photograph offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the country's history, a moment of transformation and change.
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