Fine Art Print : France - Esquelbecq
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France - Esquelbecq
Esquelbecq (from the Dutch " Ekelsbeke" ) - a commune in the Nord department in northern France. The Grande Place with empty bandstand, empty wagon and deserted streets, which begs the question whether the occupants of the town were camera-shy or if the photographer turned up on the wrong day.... Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 11548413
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Bandstand Cobbles Cobblestones Deserted Empty Grande Trap Wagon
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the timeless beauty of France with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Esquelbecq from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the quiet serenity of a quaint French commune in the Nord department. With an empty bandstand, deserted wagon, and tranquil streets, this rights-managed print invites you to explore the charm of rural France. Bring the elegance and allure of Europe into your home or office with this stunning, high-quality Fine Art Print.
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 35.5cm (21" x 14")
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
Esquelbecq, France: A Quiet Grande Place in the 1910s (Esquelbecq, France - Circa 1910s) Esquelbecq, a charming commune in the Nord department of northern France, is depicted in this evocative photograph with an eerily quiet Grande Place. The grand bandstand, empty of musicians and spectators, stands proudly in the center of the square, its ornate details casting intricate shadows on the deserted cobblestones. A solitary wagon, reminiscent of a horse-drawn carriage or trap, sits abandoned nearby, its wheels seemingly frozen in time. The cobblestones, worn from centuries of use, echo the history and heritage of this quaint French town. The absence of people in the scene raises questions about the photographer's timing - were the inhabitants camera-shy, or did they simply overlook the opportunity to capture their likenesses on film? Perhaps the photographer himself was the sole visitor on this day, a silent observer of the tranquil scene before him. This photograph, with its rich history and intriguing backstory, transports us back to a time when life moved at a slower pace, and the simple pleasures of small-town France were cherished. The Grande Place of Esquelbecq, with its empty bandstand and deserted streets, invites us to imagine the stories that unfolded within its walls, and to appreciate the beauty and history of this enchanting French commune.
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