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Framed Print : Hippo being fed at Cairo Zoo, Egypt
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Hippo being fed at Cairo Zoo, Egypt
Keeper at Cairo Zoo feeding a hippo through bars of enclosure. Date: circa 1930s
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Bars Cage Cairo Enclosure Exotic Feeding Hippo Hippopotamus Keeper Mouth Wild
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Bring the magic of the past into your home with our exquisite Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library, depicts a keeper at Cairo Zoo in the 1930s, feeding a hippo through the bars of its enclosure. The hippo's curious expression and the keeper's focused gaze create a moment in time that is both enchanting and timeless. Our high-quality prints are meticulously crafted to preserve the rich details and vibrant colors of this iconic photograph. Add this stunning piece to your collection and transport yourself to the heart of Cairo Zoo, Egypt, in the 1930s.
Framed and mounted 9x7 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 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). 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 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 34cm x 29.2cm (13.4" x 11.5")
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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In this photograph taken circa 1930s, an Egyptian keeper is seen feeding a hippopotamus through the bars of its enclosure at Cairo Zoo in Egypt. The keeper, dressed in traditional Middle Eastern attire with a distinctive fez hat, extends his arm towards the open mouth of the massive hippo, carefully placing a large piece of food into its waiting jaws. The hippo's eyes are fixed intently on the keeper, its powerful body tensed in anticipation. The scene exudes an air of exoticism and the raw, untamed beauty of the natural world. The hippo, a large and imposing creature, is a quintessential example of the wild animals that once roamed the Nile River and its surrounding regions. The enclosure, with its rustic wooden bars, serves as a reminder of the efforts to contain and protect these magnificent creatures for the enjoyment and education of the public. The 1930s was an era of exploration and discovery, and the establishment of zoos and wildlife parks was a way to bring the wonders of the natural world to urban populations. This photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of a bygone era, and offers a glimpse into the rich history of animal conservation and the human-animal connection. The image is a poignant reminder of the importance of preserving and protecting endangered species, and the role that zoos and wildlife parks continue to play in education, research, and conservation efforts. The hippo, with its expressive eyes and powerful presence, remains a symbol of the natural world's majesty and the enduring allure of the exotic.
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