Fine Art Print : Refugees leave East Punjab to head to India
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Refugees leave East Punjab to head to India
A heavily-laden bullock cart transporting an extended Sikh refugee family fleeing the communal rioting and additional violence in the East Punjab region associated with the Partition of India (and creation of Pakistan)
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1947 Bullock Communal Extended Fleeing Pakistan Partition Punjab Refugee Refugees Region Rioting Sikh Violence
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the poignant history of the past with our Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the powerful image of refugees leaving East Punjab for India. This evocative photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the heavy burden of a family's journey during the communal rioting and violence associated with the Partition of India. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials, ensuring a stunning and vibrant representation of this historical moment. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and start a meaningful conversation about the human experience and resilience.
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
In this poignant photograph, an extended Sikh refugee family is seen making their way out of the East Punjab region towards India, as they flee from the communal rioting and violence that erupted during the Partition of India and the creation of Pakistan in 1947. The family's possessions are carefully loaded onto a heavily-laden bullock cart, which they will rely on to transport them to their new home. The expression on the faces of the family members conveys a sense of determination and resilience, as they embark on a long and uncertain journey. The Partition of India, which took place on August 15, 1947, was a tumultuous and chaotic time in South Asian history. The division of the Indian subcontinent into two separate nations along religious lines led to widespread violence and displacement, with millions of Hindus and Sikhs leaving their homes in Pakistan to seek refuge in India, and Muslims leaving India for Pakistan. The East Punjab region, which is shown in this photograph, was particularly affected by the violence, as it was home to large Sikh and Hindu populations. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the human cost of the Partition, and the displacement and hardship that many families experienced during this period. It is also a testament to the enduring strength and resilience of the human spirit, as the family in the photograph, and countless others like them, bravely faced an uncertain future and set out on a journey towards a new beginning. The photograph is a valuable historical document, providing a glimpse into a pivotal moment in Indian and Pakistani history. It is a poignant reminder of the past, and a reminder of the importance of peace, unity, and understanding in the present and future.
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