Framed Print : India - Snake Charmer and Cobras
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India - Snake Charmer and Cobras
Black and white. A crouching man blowing into a pipe with a basket in front of him. A cobra nearby is facing towards him. Beside the man sits a boy, who seems to be holding two more snakes.. Part of India Box, Boswell Collection. Slide number 291. Date: circa 1890s
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Media ID 14176681
© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
Beside Blowing Charmer Cobra Cobras Crouching Facing Nearby Pipe Sits Slides Snake Snakes
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Experience the enchanting allure of India with our exquisite Framed Print of 'India - Snake Charmer and Cobras.' This captivating black and white photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a mesmerizing moment as a skilled snake charmer plays his pipe, drawing the attention of a nearby cobra. Accompanied by a curious boy, this iconic image is a must-have for those seeking to add an exotic touch to their decor. Our high-quality framed print is meticulously crafted to preserve the intricate details and tonal range of this timeless image. Elevate your home or office with this stunning piece of art that tells a story of ancient traditions and the mystique of India.
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 54.6cm x 44.4cm (21.5" x 17.5")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken in the late 1890s, presents an authentic scene of a snake charmer at work in India. The image, part of the Boswell Collection, depicts a man in traditional attire, skillfully crouching over a basket and blowing into a long pipe. His cobra, poised and alert, faces him, its hood partially open, as if ready to strike. The charmer's apprentice, a young boy, sits beside him, holding two more snakes, their bodies coiled elegantly in his hands. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation and a sense of otherworldliness, as the snakes seem to respond to the hypnotic melody produced by the charmer's pipe. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of India during the late 19th century, a time when such practices were still common in rural areas. The intricate interplay of human connection and animal instinct in this image makes it a fascinating historical document and a testament to the enduring allure of the exotic.
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