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Framed Print : Man scaring birds, Thebes, Egypt, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
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Man scaring birds, Thebes, Egypt, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Man scaring birds, Thebes, Egypt, 1898. A fellah swings a weight to keep birds off a field of crops. Eine Vogelscheuche in Theben. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers. [Union Deutsche Verlagsgesellschaft, Stuttgart, 1898]
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Media ID 19780303
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Allers Andresen As Said Bamp W C W Allers Christian Wilhelm Christian Wilhelm Allers Crops Karnak Luxor Maize North Africa North African Rund Um Die Erde Swinging Thebes Union Deutsche Verlagsgesellschaft Willy Willy Allers Bird Scarer Mizraim Scaring
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Bring the captivating history of Egypt to your home with our exquisite framed print from Media Storehouse. This vintage photograph, taken in 1898 by Christian Wilhelm Allers, captures a moment in time as a local farmer uses a weight to scare birds away from his crops in Thebes. Add an air of adventure and intrigue to any room with this stunning piece of heritage, transporting you back to a bygone era. Order now and make history a part of your daily life.
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 44.4cm x 54.6cm (17.5" x 21.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This photo print, titled "Man scaring birds, Thebes, Egypt, 1898" takes us back in time to the enchanting fields of Thebes. Created by Christian Wilhelm Allers as part of his book "Rund um die Erde" (Round the Earth), this image beautifully captures a moment in agricultural history. In this scene, we see a hardworking fellah swinging a weight with great determination. His purpose? To protect the precious crops from pesky birds that threaten to devour them. Standing amidst vast farmland in Luxor or Karnak, he becomes an Egyptian bird scarer - a guardian of the land. The composition is strikingly simple yet powerful. The man's silhouette against the backdrop of rocky terrain creates a sense of resilience and strength. As we gaze at this image, we are transported to North Africa during the 19th century when agriculture was vital for sustenance and survival. Christian Wilhelm Allers' lithograph not only showcases his artistic talent but also serves as an important historical document. It reminds us of the tireless efforts made by people like this fellah who worked tirelessly to feed their communities. As we admire this piece from Heritage Images' collection, let us appreciate both its aesthetic beauty and its significance in capturing a snapshot of life on another continent over a century ago.
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