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Afghan nomads, seated outside tent, 1919. Creator: Bain News Service

Afghan nomads, seated outside tent, 1919

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Afghan Afghani Afghanistan George Grantham Bain Mohammedan Moslem Moslems Muslim Muslims Nomad Nomadic Nomads Tent Tents Bain George Graham Bain News Service George Graham Bain Press Photography

14"x16" Premium Frame

Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper

FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")

Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")

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.

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EDITORS COMMENTS
Seated in quiet contemplation outside their nomadic tent on a dusty Afghan plain in 1919 are these enigmatic figures. The photographer's lens captures the simplicity and elegance of traditional Afghani attire, as well as the resilience and dignity of those who wear it. A young boy sits at his mother's side, her hands cradling him gently while she gazes out into the distance. Her husband, seated opposite them, looks down at a small child playing in their midst. The stark beauty of this black-and-white photograph is heightened by its simplicity and lack of distractions. The viewer is drawn to the quiet intimacy shared among these nomads as they pause from their travels to rest and reflect on life's journey. It is a poignant reminder that even amidst great uncertainty, there exists a deep sense of community and connection. This powerful image was captured by George Grantham Bain, one half of the renowned photography duo behind the Bain News Service. Their work not only documented significant events but also humanized those affected by them, offering us a glimpse into lives often overlooked or misunderstood.

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