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French Basque wedding
The delivery of the future spouses furniture to the Bridegrooms house. Date: circa 1908
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Media ID 7182021
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Arrival Basque Bedding Ceremony Marital Nuptial Nuptials Rustic Southern Traditions Villagers Delivery Furniture
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich culture and tradition of a French Basque wedding with this exquisite fine art print from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Prints Online. Captured in circa 1908, this rights-managed image showcases the joyful moment as the future spouses' furniture is delivered to the bridesgroom's house, symbolizing the beginning of their new life together. Add a touch of history and artistry to your home or office with this beautiful, high-quality print. Order now and bring the timeless beauty of this moment into your space.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 34.3cm (21" x 13.5")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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
In this evocative photograph from circa 1908, we witness a cherished tradition of the French Basque Country: the delivery of the future spouses' furniture to the bridesgroom's house, signaling the approach of their wedding day. The scene unfolds in a quaint, rural village nestled in the southern region of France. The villagers, dressed in their traditional Basque attire, have gathered to lend a hand in the nuptial celebration. The bridegroom, clad in a white shirt, waistcoat, and bowler hat, stands proudly before his home, while his future wife, enveloped in a voluminous, red Basque apron, watches the proceedings with a mixture of anticipation and delight. The villagers, each carrying a piece of furniture, form a procession that winds its way through the narrow, cobblestone streets towards the bridesgroom's house. The furniture, which includes a bed, a dresser, and a table, is carefully carried by the villagers and placed in the bridesgroom's home. This act symbolizes the transfer of responsibility and the establishment of a new household. The bed, adorned with fresh, white bedding, represents the marital bed, a sacred space where the couple will begin their new life together. This rustic, traditional ceremony reflects the deep-rooted customs and values of the Basque people, who have maintained their unique cultural identity despite the passage of time and external influences. The delivery of the furniture to the bridesgroom's house is a poignant reminder of the communal spirit and the importance of family and community in Basque society. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a simpler time when traditions and community played a central role in the lives of the people. It is a testament to the enduring power of tradition and the strength of the human spirit.
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