Canvas Print : Letter from the Consulate of Naples in Barcelona
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Letter from the Consulate of Naples in Barcelona
Letter from the Consulate of Naples in Barcelona to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Naples with news about shipwrecks of neapolitans ships in the catalan coast, about cholera and trade between Catalonia and Naples. 19th century
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Media ID 14319905
© Thaliastock / Mary Evans
Affairs Barcelona Catalan Catalonia Cholera Commerce Consulate Document Economic Economy Foreign Letter Manuscript Minister Naples Neapolitans News Shipwrecks
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the rich history of the Mediterranean to your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating artwork, "Letter from the Consulate of Naples in Barcelona," showcases a historical document from Mary Evans Prints Online. Dated back in time, this letter shares news of Neapolitan shipwrecks along the Catalan coast. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted with premium materials, ensuring vibrant colors and fine details that bring the image to life. Add a touch of history and culture to your living space with this stunning piece.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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This evocative image showcases a significant historical document from the 19th century, a letter from the Consulate of Naples in Barcelona to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Naples. Dated and penned in the mid-1800s, the letter bears the weight of the era's economic and health concerns, as well as the close ties between Catalonia and Naples. The page, yellowed with age, carries the news of multiple shipwrecks along the Catalan coast, a tragedy that would have had profound implications for the Neapolitan community in Barcelona and beyond. The loss of ships and lives would have disrupted the vital trade routes between Catalonia and Naples, two regions that had long-standing economic connections. The letter also sheds light on the prevalence of cholera in the region, a disease that was spreading rapidly during this period. The Consul's words underscore the urgency of the situation and the need for swift action to contain the outbreak and protect the health of the population. The intricate details of the document, from the official seal of the Consulate to the carefully penned script, transport us back to a time when the exchange of information was a critical lifeline for communities and nations. This letter serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges and complexities of the past, and the enduring connections that have shaped the history of Catalonia, Naples, and the broader Mediterranean world.
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