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Iranian Gentleman holding a Mauser
An Iranian man holding a Mauser automatic pistol, Bushehr (Bushire), Iran. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts
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Automatic Bushehr Bushire Gentleman Holds Iran Iranian Ponsonby Ralph Mauser
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" 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 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
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
In this evocative black-and-white photograph, an Iranian gentleman stands proudly before a backdrop of sandy dunes and the vast expanse of the Persian Gulf. He wears traditional Iranian clothing, including a long robe and a wide-brimmed hat, which contrasts sharply with the modern Mauser automatic pistol he holds in his hands. The image was captured in the southern Iranian port city of Bushehr, also known as Bushire, in the early 20th century. The Mauser pistol, a symbol of power and authority, was a common sight during this period in Iranian history. The country had been under foreign influence for decades, with the British and Russians vying for control of its resources and strategic locations. This period of instability and foreign intervention led many Iranians to arm themselves in order to protect their families and communities. The Iranian gentleman in this photograph embodies the complexities of Iranian society during this time. He is both a traditional figure, dressed in the clothing of his ancestors, and a modern one, wielding a powerful weapon. The Mauser pistol, a symbol of resistance and self-defense, is a reminder of the challenges and uncertainties that Iranians faced during this period of history. Ralph Ponsonby Watts, the British photographer who captured this image, was known for his travels and documentations of various parts of the world. His photograph of the Iranian gentleman with a Mauser pistol in Bushehr is a testament to the rich history and complexities of Iranian culture during a time of great change. The image invites us to reflect on the past and consider the ongoing significance of tradition and modernity in Iranian society.
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