Canvas 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
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Social / Moscow Peasants" Canvas Print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us back in time to the streets of Moscow, where the stark contrast between city and countryside comes to life. Peasants, dressed in traditional garb and barefoot, pause in the bustling city, eliciting surprised glances from the urban dwellers around them. This beautifully detailed canvas print, with its rich colors and textures, is the perfect addition to any home or office space, adding a touch of history and character to your décor. Experience the magic of this captivating moment in time, brought to you by Media Storehouse.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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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