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Shaduf (engraving)
2775001 Shaduf (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shaduf. Illustration for Picturesque Palestine edited by Sir Charles Wilson (Virtue, c 1880).); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection
Media ID 23140692
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This photo print, titled "Shaduf (engraving)" takes us back in time to the 19th century Middle East. The image depicts a traditional shaduf, an ancient irrigation tool used to lift water from the Nile or canals onto higher ground for agricultural purposes. In this scene, we witness a moment frozen in time as a laborer skillfully operates the shaduf. With mud-covered hands and determined focus, he swings the long beam of this ingenious contraption with precision. Suspended from one end of the beam is a bucket-like container that dips into the water source below. The engraving beautifully captures not only the physicality of this task but also its significance in sustaining life and civilization along these historic riverbanks. The artist's attention to detail allows us to observe every lump of clay clinging to their clothes and every ripple created by their movements on the calm waters. This evocative print offers us a glimpse into daily life during this era, showcasing both human ingenuity and our deep connection with nature. It serves as a reminder of how communities worked together harmoniously with their environment to ensure survival and prosperity. Bridgeman Images has once again curated an exceptional piece that transports us through time, allowing us to appreciate historical moments like these captured forever on paper.
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