Greetings Card : The well at Les Echarmeaux (Rhone), France
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The well at Les Echarmeaux (Rhone), France
The well at Les Echarmeaux (Rhone), France - at the crossing of the road from Chansaye and Echarmeaux. Date: circa 1906
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Media ID 14415954
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Crossing Feb17 Path Rhone Source Track Trough
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Add a touch of European charm to your correspondence with our exquisite greeting cards from Media Storehouse. Featuring the breathtaking image of "The Well at Les Echarmeaux (Rhone), France" by Mary Evans Prints Online, these cards transport you to the picturesque countryside of France. Captured in the early 1900s, this timeless photograph showcases the serene beauty of the well at the crossing of Chansaye and Echarmeaux. Perfect for any occasion, our greeting cards are a thoughtful and elegant way to express your sentiments. Order yours today and bring a piece of European history into your mailbox.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 12.5cm x 16.3cm (4.9" x 6.4")
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the well at Les Echarmeaux in the Rhone region of France, circa 1906. The image, taken at the crossing of the road from Chansaye and Echarmeaux, presents a scene of rural life that was once common in the French countryside. At the heart of the scene is a simple stone well, its water source a vital lifeline for the community. A young girl, dressed in a long, dark skirt and blouse, leans over the trough, filling a bucket with water. Her mother, dressed in a similar manner, watches over her with a sense of calm and patience. The children, clad in simple clothing, play and frolic nearby, their laughter echoing through the peaceful countryside. The well is situated at the edge of a dirt track or path, which winds its way through the rolling hills and fields beyond. The path is a testament to the simple, yet enduring, means of transportation that was once the norm in rural France. The surrounding landscape is dotted with trees and farmland, the beauty of which is accentuated by the soft, natural light filtering through the clouds. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a simpler time, when life was more connected to the land and the rhythms of nature. It invites us to reflect on the resilience and resourcefulness of those who lived in rural communities during the early 1900s, and the deep connection they had to the land and the water that sustained them.
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