Canvas Print : A street in Peking
Canvas Prints From Mary Evans Picture Library
A street in Peking
A street scene in Peking (now Beijing) in China. Date: C.1911
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14115008
© Mary Evans Picture Library
Beijing Donkey Donkeys Pekin Peking
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the rich history of Peking (now Beijing), China, into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, dated circa 1911, depicts a bustling street scene from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive. Rights Managed, the print showcases the unique charm and character of this ancient city, transporting you back in time. Our high-quality Canvas Prints are meticulously crafted using premium materials, ensuring a stunning, gallery-worthy finish. Add an air of sophistication and culture to any room in your home with this beautiful and intriguing piece from 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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" 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 photograph captures a vibrant street scene in Peking, China, circa 1911. The image transports us back in time, offering a glimpse into the rich history and daily life of this ancient city, now known as Beijing. The bustling street is filled with a diverse crowd of people, each going about their business or enjoying the sights and sounds of the bustling metropolis. In the foreground, a group of children play and laugh, their joyful energy contrasting with the solemn faces of the adults around them. The street itself is a hive of activity, with vendors selling their wares from makeshift stalls, rickshaws jostling for position, and donkeys laden with goods making their way through the throng. The architecture of the buildings lining the street is a fascinating blend of traditional Chinese and Western influences, reflecting the cultural exchange that was taking place during this period. The photograph also provides a glimpse into the transport methods of the time, with donkeys and rickshaws being the primary means of getting around the city. The donkeys, with their burdened backs and weary expressions, add to the sense of authenticity and historical significance of the scene. This photograph is a valuable historical record of a bygone era, offering a unique insight into the people, culture, and daily life of Peking during the early 1900s. It is a reminder of the rich and complex history of China and the many stories that lie hidden within its streets and alleys.
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