Fine Art Print : Kobe, Japan - Street Scene
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Kobe, Japan - Street Scene
Kobe, Japan - Street Scene - with shirt factory Date: circa 1910
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Media ID 7211875
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Kobe, Japan - Street Scene Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, brought to you by Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports you back in time to circa 1910, showcasing the bustling energy of Kobe's streets with a distinctive shirt factory in the background. The intricate details and rich colors of this rights-managed print will add an authentic and timeless touch to any space, making it a stunning addition to your home or office decor. Embrace the beauty and history of Kobe with this exceptional Fine Art Print 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 34.1cm (21" x 13.4")
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
This evocative photograph captures the bustling energy of Kobe, Japan's second largest city, in the early 20th century. Taken circa 1910, the scene unfolds before us as if frozen in time. The image is centered around a street corner, where a large clock tower looms overhead, its hands ticking away the minutes. The clock, a symbol of modernity and precision, stands in stark contrast to the traditional Japanese houses and shops that line the street. In the foreground, a group of people, dressed in traditional kimonos and Western-style clothing, go about their daily business. A man in a Western-style suit and hat walks briskly down the street, while a woman in a colorful kimono stops to chat with a friend. A young boy, dressed in a Western-style shirt, holds onto the hand of an older man, perhaps his grandfather, as they make their way through the crowd. The heart of this vibrant street scene is a shirt factory, with workers busy at their machines, producing stacks of freshly made shirts. The factory, with its large windows and red brick façade, represents the growing industrialization of Japan during this period. The country was rapidly modernizing, and Kobe, with its strategic location as a major port city, was at the forefront of this transformation. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a unique perspective on the rich cultural and historical tapestry of Kobe, Japan during a time of great change. The clock tower, the traditional houses, the Western-style clothing, and the bustling factory all come together to create a captivating and intriguing image that invites us to explore the stories of the people and the city that once were.
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