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Fine Art Print : DEVONPORT MAIL IN SNOW
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DEVONPORT MAIL IN SNOW
The driver of the Devonport Mail encourages his team to race through a snowdrift. Date: circa 1825
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Media ID 20156029
© Bubblepunk
1825 Devonport Driver Encourages Mail Snowdrift Stagecoaches
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the charm of the past with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints. This captivating image, titled "Devonport Mail in Snow" from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes you back in time to circa 1825. Witness the determination of the mail driver and his team as they bravely race through a formidable snowdrift, delivering the mail despite the harsh winter conditions. Add this stunning piece of historical art to your collection and bring the beauty and intrigue of the past into your home or office.
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 37.1cm (20" x 14.6")
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
Amidst the harsh winter of Devonport, circa 1825, a determined driver and his dedicated team of horses press on through a formidable snowdrift, undeterred by the treacherous conditions. The Devonport Mail, a vital means of transportation and communication in this era before the widespread use of telegraphs and telephones, must deliver its important messages and parcels, no matter the weather. The driver, bundled up against the cold, urges his team forward with a wave of his gloved hand, spurring them on with a mixture of encouragement and urgency. The horses, their breath visible in the frigid air, strain against their harnesses, their muscles rippling with the effort of pushing through the deep snow. Despite the challenges, the team plows through the drifts, their progress marked by the tracks left behind in the pristine white snow. The stagecoach, a sturdy conveyance, follows close behind, its wheels spinning in the snow as it clings to the icy road. This photograph, a captivating glimpse into the past, offers a fascinating look at the resilience and determination of those who braved the elements to keep the mail moving. The scene is a testament to the indomitable spirit of transportation in the face of adversity, and a reminder of the vital role that mail delivery played in connecting communities in a time before modern communication methods.
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