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Poster Print : Sinhalese village, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
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Sinhalese village, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Sinhalese village, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). The Sinhalese are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group native to the island, making up 75% of the total population. Date: circa 1920s
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Media ID 14411797
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Ceylon Huts Lane Lanka Narrow Palm Rickshaw Rickshaws Typical
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Transport yourself back in time with our stunning Sinhalese Village poster print from the 1920s. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the rich cultural heritage of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), with its Sinhalese villagers going about their daily lives. The Sinhalese are the largest ethnic group in Sri Lanka, making up 75% of the population, and this poster offers a unique glimpse into their history. Bring the beauty and intrigue of this Indo-Aryan community into your home or office with our high-quality poster print.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 19cm (11.9" x 7.5")
Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
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 a Sinhalese village in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during the 1920s. The Sinhalese people, an Indo-Aryan ethnic group indigenous to the island, make up the largest portion of the population, accounting for approximately 75%. In this scene, we see a narrow lane winding through the village, flanked by simple huts with palm fronds thatched roofs. The red-earthed road is dotted with rickshaws, a common mode of transport in the countryside, as men, women, and children go about their daily tasks. The British colonial influence is evident in the clothing of some of the villagers, who wear Western-style hats and dresses, reflecting the island's status as a part of the Indian Empire during this period. The scene is quintessentially rural, with the verdant palm trees and the simple, rustic huts, offering a glimpse into the typical life of a Sinhalese village during the 1920s.
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