Metal Print : British Sailor on shore leave purchasing a souvenir - China
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British Sailor on shore leave purchasing a souvenir - China
British Sailor on shore leave purchasing a souvenir to take home - Chinese Art shop. Date: circa 1890s
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Media ID 14415416
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Carving Curios Jan17 Leave Purchasing Sailor Shore Souvenir Store Taking Momento Sian
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Add a touch of history to your home or office with our stunning Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring a British Sailor on shore leave purchasing a souvenir from a Chinese art shop in the late 1800s. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the rich cultural exchange between the East and West during the Victorian era. Our high-quality metal prints are not only visually appealing but also durable and long-lasting, making them an excellent addition to any space. Bring history to life with this unique and intriguing piece.
Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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 captures the moment of a British sailor on shore leave in China, circa 1890s, as he contemplates the purchase of a souvenir to take home. The sailor, dressed in his navy uniform, stands before an array of intriguing curios in a Chinese art shop. The dimly lit store, filled with the aroma of exotic spices and incense, showcases a stunning collection of Chinese artwork. The sailor's gaze is fixed on a carved wooden head, its intricate details and vibrant colors drawing him in. The shopkeeper, attentively watching from behind the counter, offers a knowing smile. The sailor's hands rest on a delicate porcelain lantern, its intricate design reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the region. The atmosphere in the shop is a blend of the exotic and the familiar, with the sailor representing the Western world and the shopkeeper embodying the Eastern. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back in time to an era of exploration and discovery. The sailor's purchase of a souvenir serves as a reminder of the connections and exchanges that occurred between different cultures during this period. The Chinese art shop, with its intriguing collection of sculptures, carvings, and artwork, stands as a testament to the enduring allure of the East for the Western world. This photograph, a beautiful example of a lantern slide, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, inviting us to explore the rich cultural history of China and the impact it had on the world during the late 1800s.
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