Poster Print : Shoes Polished, Cairo
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Shoes Polished, Cairo
A British officer has his shoes polished at Cairo. Date: 1885
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1885 Abroad Cairo Colonialism Pith Polished Power Shoes Superiority
27x27 inch Poster Print
"Add a touch of historical charm to your walls with our exquisite selection of Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This captivating image, titled "Shoes Polished, Cairo" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to 1885. Witness a British officer receiving a meticulous shoe polishing in the vibrant streets of Cairo. Each print is produced using premium quality materials, ensuring vivid colors and long-lasting durability. Bring the rich history of the past into your home or office space and create a unique, timeless decor with our Shoes Polished, Cairo poster print."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 69.2cm x 69.2cm (27.2" x 27.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the essence of colonialism in late 19th century Egypt, as a British officer takes a moment to have his shoes polished in the bustling streets of Cairo. The year is 1885, and the British Empire's reach extended far beyond its shores, with Egypt under de facto British control following the Anglo-Egyptian War. The officer, dressed in full regalia, wears the distinctive pith helmet and carries a rifle slung over his shoulder. His polished boots gleam in the sunlight, a testament to the meticulous attention to detail expected of British soldiers abroad. The scene is one of stark contrasts - the pristine uniform of the officer, juxtaposed against the dusty, chaotic backdrop of Cairo's streets. The Egyptian shoe shiner, dressed in traditional attire, bends low to attend to the officer's feet. The power dynamic is palpable, with the officer's superiority and authority on full display. Yet, the scene also hints at the interconnectedness of cultures and the exchange of goods and services that characterized colonialism. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the complex history of colonialism and its far-reaching impact on Egypt and its people. It also serves as a snapshot of a bygone era, when travel abroad was a grand adventure and the British Empire's reach extended to the farthest corners of the globe.
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