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Fine Art Print : The Boeoegg, a snowman made of wadding and filled with firecrackers
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The Boeoegg, a snowman made of wadding and filled with firecrackers
The Boeoegg, a snowman made of wadding and filled with firecrackers, burns atop a bonfire in the Sechselaeuten square in Zurich April 13, 2015. As the bells of St. Peters church chime six o clock, the bonfire below the " Boeoegg" is set alight and mounted guildsmen gallop around the pyre to the tune of the Sechselaeuten March. The faster the head of the " Boeoegg", the symbol of winter, catches fire and explodes, the warmer and more beautiful the summer will be. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Beliefs Bonfire Burn Fire Culture Dangerous Fire Flame Folk Culture Low Angle View Ominous Puppet Ritual Smoke Fire Snowman Spring Season Symbol Traditional Goodbye
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the excitement of Zurich's traditional Sechseläuten festival with our stunning Fine Art Print of Arnd Wiegmann's iconic image, "The Boeoegg." Witness the magical moment as the snowman made of wadding and filled with firecrackers ignites atop a roaring bonfire, illuminating the night sky. Add this captivating piece to your home or office decor and bring the vibrant energy of Zurich's festivities into your space. Order now and relive the thrill of the Sechseläuten celebration all year round with our high-quality, museum-grade Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
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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In this photo print, we witness the mesmerizing spectacle of "The Boeoegg" burning atop a bonfire in Zurich's Sechselaeuten square. The snowman-like figure, crafted from wadding and filled with firecrackers, stands as a symbol of winter bidding farewell to make way for the arrival of spring. As the bells toll six o'clock from St. Peters church, an air of anticipation fills the square. With great ceremony, the bonfire beneath "The Boeoegg" is ignited while mounted guildsmen gallop around it to the rhythmic beats of the Sechselaeuten March. All eyes are fixed on this towering pyre. Legend has it that if the head of "The Boeoegg" catches fire and explodes quickly, it signifies a warm and beautiful summer ahead. This belief adds an element of excitement and hope to this age-old ritual. Against a backdrop of clear blue skies and billowing smoke, this low-angle view captures both awe-inspiring beauty and a sense of danger lurking within. It showcases how folk culture intertwines with creative traditions to create such unique spectacles. This photograph encapsulates not only a moment frozen in time but also centuries-old customs passed down through generations. It serves as a reminder that even amidst modernity, there is still room for ancient rituals that connect us to our roots and beliefs about nature's cycles. (Photo by Arnd Wiegmann/Reuters)
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