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Peshawar - Pathan Tribesmen with rifles
Peshawar - Pathan Tribesmen with rifles (matchlocks)
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Afghan Afghanistan Frontier Guns Matchlock Pakistan Peshawar Rifles Tribal Turbans Warriors
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring the rich cultural heritage of Peshawar to your home or office with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Pathan Tribesmen with rifles from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the proud and resilient spirit of the Pathan tribesmen as they pose with their matchlock rifles. With its intricate details and vibrant colors, this fine art print is not just a decorative piece but a window into history. Add this stunning artwork to your collection and let it tell a story of courage and tradition.
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 33.7cm (21" x 13.3")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures a group of Pathan tribesmen from the Peshawar region, located in the northwest of present-day Pakistan and formerly part of British India. The year is uncertain, but the image likely dates back to the late 19th or early 20th century, during the British Raj era. The tribesmen are depicted in traditional attire, wearing turbans and carrying matchlock rifles and blunderbusses. Matchlocks were among the earliest firearms, using a match to ignite a small charge that propelled a bullet from the barrel. The Pathan tribes, who inhabit the Afghan-Pakistan borderlands, have a rich and complex history. They are known for their fierce warrior traditions and have long been a significant presence in the region's political and military landscape. The Peshawar Valley, located at the crossroads of Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East, has been a strategic location for centuries, making the region a contested territory between various empires and powers. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the tribal warriors of Peshawar as they prepared for battle or guarded their lands. The rifles they carry are a testament to the region's historical significance as a frontier zone, where the use of advanced weaponry was essential for survival and protection. The image also underscores the enduring cultural traditions of the Pathan people, who continue to maintain their distinct identity and way of life in the face of modernization and globalization.
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