Poster Print : Social / Moscow Peasants
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Social / Moscow Peasants
Peasants visit Moscow: people in the street are taken aback to see their bare feet
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Media ID 601440
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10120712
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Social / Moscow Peasants" print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us back in time to the streets of Moscow, capturing a moment of surprise and intrigue as peasants, barefoot and in traditional garb, make their way through the city. A striking reminder of the past, this print is not just a beautiful addition to any wall, but a window into history. Order your Social / Moscow Peasants print today and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a striking moment in Moscow's bustling streets during the early 20th century. The image, taken in 1913, depicts a group of peasants making their way through the city, their bare feet contrasting sharply with the cobblestones and the well-dressed crowds that surround them. At the time, Russia was undergoing significant social and economic changes. The rural population, which made up the vast majority of the country's inhabitants, was slowly beginning to migrate to urban areas in search of work and a better life. The peasants in this photograph are likely among those making the journey from the countryside to the city. Their appearance would have been a shock to the Moscow residents, who were used to the sights and sounds of urban life. The peasants' simple clothing and bare feet would have marked them as outsiders, and their presence in the city would have been a reminder of the vast social and economic disparities that existed in Russia at the time. Despite the initial shock and curiosity of the onlookers, the peasants would have faced many challenges as they adjusted to life in the city. They would have had to learn new skills, find work, and navigate the complexities of urban life. For many, the transition would have been difficult, and they would have faced numerous hardships. This photograph offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in Russian history, when the rural and urban populations were coming into contact with one another in new and unprecedented ways. It serves as a reminder of the challenges and opportunities that came with the modernization of Russia, and the ways in which the country's social fabric was being transformed.
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