Poster Print : Street in Guangzhou (Canton), China
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Street in Guangzhou (Canton), China
Street in Guangzhou (Canton), China.
circa 1906
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14311840
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Canton Guangzhou Narrow Pigtail Pigtails Signs
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Bring the vibrant energy of Guangzhou (Canton), China, into your home or office with this stunning poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. Captured in 1906 by renowned photographer Mary Evans / Pharcide, this image showcases the bustling streets of Guangzhou, filled with lively activity, colorful buildings, and traditional Chinese architecture. The high-quality print, produced using archival inks and premium paper, ensures a long-lasting and beautiful addition to any space. Transport yourself to another world with this evocative and intriguing piece of photography.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken in the bustling city of Guangzhou (Canton), China, circa 1906, offers a glimpse into the rich history and culture of this vibrant metropolis during the early 1900s. The narrow street, filled with a lively mix of people, is a testament to the diverse population that once called this city home. Men dressed in traditional Chinese clothing, some with their hair styled in the distinctive pigtails, walk along the cobblestone street, their faces expressing a range of emotions. The signs above the shops, written in both Chinese characters and English, indicate the various businesses that lined the street, from food vendors to tailors. A man with a dog on a leash, his face obscured by a hat, adds an element of intrigue to the scene. The dog, with its alert ears and focused gaze, seems to be taking in the sights and sounds of the bustling street. Despite the hustle and bustle, there is a sense of order and harmony in the photograph, with the people and their animals moving in a coordinated dance, navigating the narrow space with ease. The photograph captures the essence of life in Guangzhou during this era, providing a window into a time long past. This photograph is a beautiful reminder of the rich history and cultural diversity of China during the early 1900s. The intricate details, from the traditional Chinese clothing to the signs above the shops, make this a must-have for anyone interested in the history of China or the wider world.
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