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Poster Print : Man scaring birds, Thebes, Egypt, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
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Man scaring birds, Thebes, Egypt, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Man scaring birds, Thebes, Egypt, 1898. A fellah swings a weight to keep birds off a field of crops. Eine Vogelscheuche in Theben. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers. [Union Deutsche Verlagsgesellschaft, Stuttgart, 1898]
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Media ID 19780303
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Allers Andresen As Said Bamp W C W Allers Christian Wilhelm Christian Wilhelm Allers Crops Karnak Luxor Maize North Africa North African Rund Um Die Erde Swinging Thebes Union Deutsche Verlagsgesellschaft Willy Willy Allers Bird Scarer Mizraim Scaring
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Media Storehouse Poster Print featuring a classic image from the past. This vintage photograph, taken in Thebes, Egypt in 1898, captures a moment of daily life as a man uses a weight to scare birds away from his crops. Taken by renowned photographer Christian Wilhelm Allers, this timeless image transports you to another era. Add an authentic touch of history to your home or office with this beautiful and intriguing poster print.
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Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
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.
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This photo print, titled "Man scaring birds, Thebes, Egypt, 1898" takes us back in time to the enchanting fields of Thebes. Created by Christian Wilhelm Allers as part of his book "Rund um die Erde" (Round the Earth), this image beautifully captures a moment in agricultural history. In this scene, we see a hardworking fellah swinging a weight with great determination. His purpose? To protect the precious crops from pesky birds that threaten to devour them. Standing amidst vast farmland in Luxor or Karnak, he becomes an Egyptian bird scarer - a guardian of the land. The composition is strikingly simple yet powerful. The man's silhouette against the backdrop of rocky terrain creates a sense of resilience and strength. As we gaze at this image, we are transported to North Africa during the 19th century when agriculture was vital for sustenance and survival. Christian Wilhelm Allers' lithograph not only showcases his artistic talent but also serves as an important historical document. It reminds us of the tireless efforts made by people like this fellah who worked tirelessly to feed their communities. As we admire this piece from Heritage Images' collection, let us appreciate both its aesthetic beauty and its significance in capturing a snapshot of life on another continent over a century ago.
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