Poster Print : Street vendor selling portraits of King George V during Delh
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Street vendor selling portraits of King George V during Delh
A street vendor in Delhi doing a roaring trade selling portraits of King George V and Queen Mary during the Durbar period in December 1911. Date: 1911
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Colonies Colony Commemorative Delhi Durbar Merchandise Seller Selling Souvenir Souvenirs Vendor
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Media Storehouse Poster Prints, featuring the captivating image of a bustling Delhi street scene. This vintage photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a street vendor in full swing, selling portraits of King George V and Queen Mary during the grand Durbar celebrations in December 1911. Add an air of historical charm to your living space with this evocative and intriguing print, a perfect conversation starter and a delightful reminder of a bygone era.
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 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, a street vendor in Delhi enthusiastically engages with customers during the Durbar period in December 1911. King George V and Queen Mary's visit to India marked a significant moment in the history of the British Raj, and this vibrant scene showcases the imperial fervor that swept through the colonies during this time. The vendor, with a proud and animated expression, skillfully showcases his merchandise - intricately detailed portraits of King George V and Queen Mary. The portraits, expertly rendered in black and white, capture the regal elegance and dignity of the royal couple. The vendor's cart is adorned with various souvenirs and trinkets related to the Durbar event, further emphasizing the imperial theme. The bustling crowd around the vendor underscores the excitement and anticipation that enveloped the Indian subcontinent during the Durbar period. The British Raj, with its far-reaching influence, had transformed India into a melting pot of cultures, and this photograph encapsulates the unique blend of the colonial and Indian worlds. The portraits of the King and Queen served as cherished keepsakes for the Indian populace, symbolizing their connection to the British monarchy and the imperial power that ruled their land. The street vendor's brisk trade is a testament to the enduring fascination with royalty and the imperial legacy that continued to shape India long after the Durbar period. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the British Raj held sway over India, and the Durbar period was a moment of imperial grandeur and cultural exchange.
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