Fine Art Print : Delhi Street Barber
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Delhi Street Barber
A barber cutting hair on a street corner, Delhi, India. Date: 1930s
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Media ID 7210211
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Barber Corner Cutting Delhi Toilet
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the enchanting allure of Delhi's vibrant past with our exquisite fine art print of a street barber, captured in the 1930s. This evocative image from Mary Evans Prints Online transports you to a bustling Delhi street corner, where the skilled barber deftly trims a customer's beard against the backdrop of the bustling city. Our Media Storehouse range of fine art prints brings the rich history and culture of India into your home, adding a touch of timeless charm and intrigue to any space. Embrace the beauty and depth of this captivating moment in time, and let the story of the Delhi street barber become a cherished part of your personal collection.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 50.8cm x 37.5cm (20" x 14.8")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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 essence of daily life in Delhi, India during the 1930s. The image focuses on a barber, intently concentrating as he expertly wields his razor and scissors at a makeshift station set up on a crowded street corner. The barber's chair, a simple wooden stool, is positioned in front of a rudimentary brick wall, with a small, earthenware water pitcher and a basin nearby. The barber's mirror, reflecting the bustling street scene behind him, adds a sense of depth and dynamism to the scene. Passersby on the narrow, dusty street cast curious glances at the barber at work, while a young boy, perhaps a customer's son, sits patiently on the ground, watching the proceedings with wide-eyed fascination. In the background, a simple toilet, a common sight on Indian streets during that era, is visible, adding to the authenticity of the scene. The photograph's composition, with the barber in the foreground and the busy street scene in the background, effectively conveys the contrast between the intimacy of the barber's workspace and the chaos of the bustling street. The use of natural light, casting long shadows and highlighting the textures and details of the scene, adds to the photograph's timeless quality. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when life moved at a slower pace, and everyday activities such as getting a haircut were communal experiences. It offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Delhi and India, and the resilience and resourcefulness of its people.
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