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Photographic Print : Typical village scene, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
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Typical village scene, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Typical village scene with ox-drawn cart, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1930s
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Media ID 14410353
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Ceylon Drawn Driver Driving Huts Lane Lanka Narrow Oxen Typical
15"x10" (37.5x25cm) Poster
Step back in time with our exquisite photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring a charming typcial village scene from Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) in the 1930s. Witness the simplicity of rural life as an ox-drawn cart winds its way through the picturesque streets. This beautifully preserved image from Mary Evans Prints Online transports you to a bygone era, making it a captivating addition to any home or office decor. Order your Rights Managed print today and bring a touch of history into your space.
High-quality poster prints are available in a range of sizes and are printed on 270 gsm semi-glossy silk finish poster paper. An affordable option for decorating any space, they are perfect for fixing straight onto walls. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.5cm x 23.7cm (14.8" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 37.5cm x 25cm (14.8" x 9.8")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of rural life in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during the 1930s, a time when the British Empire still held sway over the island nation. The narrow lane, lined with traditional huts, leads to the center of the village where a man skillfully navigates his ox-drawn cart through the bustling scene. The oxen, harnessed and ready to work, stand patiently as their driver engages with the crowd of villagers gathered around. The people of the village, dressed in traditional Indian attire, go about their daily business, oblivious to the camera's intrusion. The simple huts, made of woven palm fronds and mud, offer a glimpse into the modest living conditions of the rural population. The cart, a common mode of transportation in the absence of motorized vehicles, is a testament to the village's reliance on traditional methods for survival. This photograph transports us back in time, offering a window into a bygone era of colonial Ceylon and the simple, yet resilient, village life that thrived within it.
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