Metal Print : Aden Date: 1959
Metal Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Aden Date: 1959
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14232856
© The Peter F. Ashford Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 61.5cm x 41.2cm (24.2" x 16.2")
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
This evocative photograph captures the bustling streets of Aden, a British protectorate located on the southwestern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, in the year 1959. The image transports us back in time to an era of colonial rule and vibrant multiculturalism. The narrow streets are filled with a diverse population, including locals dressed in traditional garb and European expats, all going about their daily business. The marketplace comes alive with the sights, sounds, and smells of spices, textiles, and other goods being traded. Aden, which served as a major port city and military base for the British Empire, was a melting pot of various cultures and religions. The city's rich history can be seen in the architectural mix of buildings, from the grandiose colonial structures to the intricately designed mosques and temples. The photograph also showcases the unique blend of transportation methods, with donkeys and cars sharing the same streets. The 1950s were a pivotal decade for Aden, as the city experienced significant economic growth and modernization. However, this period was also marked by increasing tensions between the local population and the British colonial administration, leading to a series of violent uprisings in the late 1960s. This photograph offers a snapshot of Aden's past, a time of diversity, commerce, and colonial rule that shaped the city's history and identity.
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