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Fine Art Print : Typical village scene, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
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Typical village scene, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Typical village scene with ox-drawn cart, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1930s
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Media ID 14410353
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Ceylon Drawn Driver Driving Huts Lane Lanka Narrow Oxen Typical
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Transport yourself to the enchanting landscapes of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, dating back to the 1930s, showcases the authentic charm of a typical village scene. Witness the serene beauty of ox-drawn carts meandering through lush greenery, as the warm sun casts a golden glow over the quaint village life. Bring this timeless moment into your home and add an elegant touch to your decor with our high-quality Fine Art Print, expertly sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online.
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 33.2cm (21" x 13.1")
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 the essence of rural life in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during the 1930s, a time when the British Empire still held sway over the island nation. The narrow lane, lined with traditional huts, leads to the center of the village where a man skillfully navigates his ox-drawn cart through the bustling scene. The oxen, harnessed and ready to work, stand patiently as their driver engages with the crowd of villagers gathered around. The people of the village, dressed in traditional Indian attire, go about their daily business, oblivious to the camera's intrusion. The simple huts, made of woven palm fronds and mud, offer a glimpse into the modest living conditions of the rural population. The cart, a common mode of transportation in the absence of motorized vehicles, is a testament to the village's reliance on traditional methods for survival. This photograph transports us back in time, offering a window into a bygone era of colonial Ceylon and the simple, yet resilient, village life that thrived within it.
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