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Fine Art Print : Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey - Large fig factory
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Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey - Large fig factory
The scale of the fig industry at Izmir is demonstrated in this postcard showing a huge warehouse with a multitude of baskets and workers
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Baskets Dried Figs Izmir Manager Smyrna Smyrne Trays Ware House Wicker Ottoman
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Izmir, Turkey with this stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. Featuring an iconic image of a large fig factory, this print showcases the impressive scale of the city's thriving fig industry. With a multitude of baskets and workers, this postcard-inspired print brings the past to life, making it a beautiful addition to any home or office space. This Fine Art Print is rights managed, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity, and is available now from Media Storehouse.
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.
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In this evocative postcard image, we are transported back in time to the bustling fig factories of Izmir, Turkey, once known as Smyrna, during the late Ottoman Empire era. The scene unfolds in a vast, sun-drenched warehouse, where the scale of the fig industry comes to life through an intricate choreography of workers and wicker baskets. The figs, ripe and plump, are meticulously arranged on trays and baskets, their natural sweetness and allure evident even in this photograph. The workers, both men and women, are deeply focused on their task, their expressions reflecting the social history and community spirit that characterized the Ottoman Empire's labor force. The manager, standing at the forefront, oversees the operation with a watchful eye, ensuring the smooth running of the factory. The figs, once dried, would be exported to various parts of the world, contributing significantly to Izmir's economy and reputation as a hub for fig production. The architectural details of the warehouse, with its high ceilings and large windows, speak to the industrial prowess of the Ottoman Empire, which was known for its advanced infrastructure and trade networks. The image offers a glimpse into the rich history of Izmir and its fig industry, a testament to the region's enduring agricultural traditions. This postcard, with its captivating scene, offers a unique window into the past, inviting us to appreciate the social, historical, and cultural significance of the fig industry in Izmir during the Ottoman Empire.
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