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French Basque wedding
The delivery of the future spouses furniture to the Bridegrooms house. Date: circa 1908
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Media ID 7182021
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Arrival Basque Bedding Ceremony Marital Nuptial Nuptials Rustic Southern Traditions Villagers Delivery Furniture
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the enchanting atmosphere of a traditional French Basque wedding into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This beautiful image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the charming scene of the future spouses' furniture being delivered to the bridesgroom's house (circa 1908). Each print is meticulously crafted using premium quality canvas and vibrant inks, ensuring stunning detail and long-lasting color. Experience the rich history and culture of this timeless moment, as it transforms your space into a captivating work of art."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 19.5cm (12" x 7.7")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 22.9cm (12" x 9")
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 evocative photograph from circa 1908, we witness a cherished tradition of the French Basque Country: the delivery of the future spouses' furniture to the bridesgroom's house, signaling the approach of their wedding day. The scene unfolds in a quaint, rural village nestled in the southern region of France. The villagers, dressed in their traditional Basque attire, have gathered to lend a hand in the nuptial celebration. The bridegroom, clad in a white shirt, waistcoat, and bowler hat, stands proudly before his home, while his future wife, enveloped in a voluminous, red Basque apron, watches the proceedings with a mixture of anticipation and delight. The villagers, each carrying a piece of furniture, form a procession that winds its way through the narrow, cobblestone streets towards the bridesgroom's house. The furniture, which includes a bed, a dresser, and a table, is carefully carried by the villagers and placed in the bridesgroom's home. This act symbolizes the transfer of responsibility and the establishment of a new household. The bed, adorned with fresh, white bedding, represents the marital bed, a sacred space where the couple will begin their new life together. This rustic, traditional ceremony reflects the deep-rooted customs and values of the Basque people, who have maintained their unique cultural identity despite the passage of time and external influences. The delivery of the furniture to the bridesgroom's house is a poignant reminder of the communal spirit and the importance of family and community in Basque society. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a simpler time when traditions and community played a central role in the lives of the people. It is a testament to the enduring power of tradition and the strength of the human spirit.
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