Framed Print : Egyptian Storyteller
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Egyptian Storyteller
An Egyptian sha er (story- teller) with his accompanying musician, performing to an audience of smokers
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Media ID 586445
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10191521
Accompanying Audience Language Musician Smokers Story Teller Teller Telling 1895 Performing
18"x14" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating Egyptian Storyteller Framed Print from Media Storehouse, in collaboration with Mary Evans Prints Online. This exquisite piece transports you back in time to ancient Egypt, where an engrossed audience gathers around an Egyptian sha er, or storyteller, and his musician. The intricate details of their costumes and the enchanting expressions on their faces bring this timeless moment to life. Each print is meticulously framed to preserve and showcase the beauty and richness of this Egyptian tale. Let the magic of storytelling unfold in your home or office, and add a touch of history and culture to your space.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.7cm (14" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the essence of an Egyptian storytelling session, a rich and ancient tradition that has captivated audiences for thousands of years. The Egyptian sha'er, or storyteller, stands proudly before his rapt audience, his expressive hands and animated facial expressions bringing the words of his tale to life. The musician, skillfully accompanying him on his instrument, adds an extra layer of depth and emotion to the performance. The scene is set against the backdrop of a dimly lit room, with the warm glow of flickering lanterns casting long shadows on the walls. The audience, a mix of men and women, sit cross-legged on the floor, their eyes fixed on the storyteller, their faces illuminated by the soft light. The air is thick with the scent of smoke from their hookah pipes, adding to the atmospheric ambiance of the gathering. The Egyptian language, with its ancient and complex hieroglyphics, is a testament to the richness and complexity of the culture from which it originated. The sha'er's words, spoken in this ancient tongue, would have been a source of pride and connection for the audience, a link to their shared history and heritage. This photograph, taken in 1895, offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when storytelling was a communal experience, a way to connect with one another and to preserve the stories and traditions of the past. The image serves as a reminder of the power of language and storytelling to bring people together, to transport us to other times and places, and to help us understand the human experience in all its complexity.
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