Canvas Print : Passengers and Traders
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Passengers and Traders
In an eastern port, passengers haggle with traders who come alongside their ship to offer their wares
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Media ID 602305
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10121609
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20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Passengers and Traders" canvas print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us to an eastern port, where the hustle and bustle of trade comes to life. Passengers, fresh off the ship, engage in animated negotiations with local traders, their colorful wares spread out before them. The vibrant scene is rich in detail and full of intrigue, capturing a moment in time that tells a story of adventure, culture, and commerce. Bring this stunning print into your home and let it be a conversation starter, adding character and charm to any room.
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 Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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, titled 'Passengers and Traders' and taken in an eastern port in 1911, captures a moment in time when the exchange of goods and culture was as essential to global travel as the ships that brought people across vast oceans. The image shows a crowd of passengers, mostly women and children, gathered on the deck of a large ship as traders in colorful boats come alongside to offer their wares. The traders, with their wide grins and animated gestures, engage the passengers in lively haggling over fruits, vegetables, and other essentials that would sustain their long journey. The historical significance of this photograph lies in its depiction of the vital role that ports played in the global exchange of goods and ideas during the early 20th century. The ships in the background, with their sails billowing in the wind, symbolize the transportation infrastructure that connected the world and facilitated the movement of people and merchandise. The traders, with their boats and wares, represent the local communities that welcomed travelers and provided them with the necessities of life. The photograph also highlights the rich cultural diversity of the ports and the people who frequented them. The traders, with their distinctive clothing and boats, bring a sense of exoticism and adventure to the scene, while the passengers, dressed in their finest travel attire, reflect the diverse nationalities and social classes that made up the global community of the time. Overall, this photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a window into the vibrant and bustling world of eastern ports in the early 20th century. It is a reminder of the human connections that underpinned the global exchange of goods and ideas, and the enduring role that ports continue to play in shaping our world today.
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