Photographic Print : Passport Control, Venice
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Passport Control, Venice
English tourists wait while their passports are examined by a suspicious official at Venice. Date: 1854
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Media ID 7147025
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1854 Control Examined Official Passport Passports Suspicious Tourists Venice Wait
14"x11" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite 'Passport Control, Venice' photographic print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes you back to 1854 as English tourists eagerly await their turn at Venice's passport control. The intriguing expression of the suspicious official adds an air of mystery and intrigue to this authentic snapshot of history. Bring this captivating piece of the past into your home or office and ignite conversations with its rich storytelling.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 15.7cm (14" x 6.2")
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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 image captures the moment of anticipation and uncertainty as English travelers wait in line at the Passport Control in Venice, Italy, in 1854. The stern-faced official, dressed in the uniform of the Austrian Empire, which then governed Venice, scrutinizes each passport with a suspicious gaze. The ornate architecture of the customs house and the bustling crowd in the background add to the sense of excitement and adventure, as well as the challenges and obstacles that early international travelers faced. The year 1854 was a significant one for travel, as the advent of the steamship made it possible for more people to journey abroad than ever before. However, the process of crossing borders was not always a smooth one, and travelers had to contend with various formalities and checks, including the examination of their passports. The image also highlights the cultural and linguistic barriers that travelers encountered, as they interacted with officials who spoke different languages and followed different customs. The official's intense focus on the passports and the travelers' anxious expressions suggest the importance of documentation and the potential consequences of not having the proper papers. Despite the challenges, the allure of travel to exotic and far-off lands continued to draw adventurous souls, and the image serves as a reminder of the rich history of international travel and the enduring appeal of exploring new places and cultures.
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