Framed Print : British Abroad / India / C19
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British Abroad / India / C19
Watching the Polo match from the Mess Tent. Date: late 19th century
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Media ID 8191349
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Abroad Match Mess Polo Tent Watching
22"x18" Modern Frame
Step into the past with our exquisite framed print from Media Storehouse's collection. This stunning image, titled "British Abroad / India / C19: Watching the Polo Match from the Mess Tent," transports you to the late 19th century in India. Captured by Mary Evans Prints Online, this rights-managed photograph showcases the elegant leisure activities of the British colonial elite, complete with a lush, green polo field and a mess tent filled with onlookers. Add a touch of history and sophistication to your home or office with this beautiful framed print from Media Storehouse.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken in late 19th century India, transports us back in time to an elegant and exotic polo match. The image, brought to us by Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a group of British gentlemen, dressed in their finest attire, gathered around the entrance of a mess tent. The mess tent, a communal dining and socializing space for British military officers and their guests, serves as the perfect vantage point to witness the thrilling polo match unfolding on the lush, green field before them. The late 19th century was a time when the British Empire held significant influence over India, and the sport of polo, which originated in Persia, had become a popular pastime among the British expatriate community. The game's combination of skill, strategy, and the allure of the exotic setting made it an irresistible attraction for the British abroad. As the sun casts a warm glow over the scene, the men, with their binoculars at the ready, lean forward, fully engrossed in the match. Their attentive expressions and animated body language convey the excitement and anticipation of the game, while the polo players, dressed in their traditional riding gear, charge towards each other on horseback, their mallets poised to strike the ball. The photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural milieu of British colonial India during the late 19th century. It captures the essence of a bygone era, where the British elite, far from the familiar comforts of home, found solace and enjoyment in the exotic allure of India and its native pastimes.
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