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Antique Framed Print : Chile, Officina Pedro de Valdivia, former saltpeter mining ghost town, old shoes
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Chile, Officina Pedro de Valdivia, former saltpeter mining ghost town, old shoes
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Media ID 19460682
© Walter Bibikow / AWL Images
Abandoned Atacama Desert Chile Chilean Ghost Town Mining Norte North Northern Shoes Saltpeter
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.7cm x 37.1cm (9.7" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of Chile's Officina Pedro de Valdivia, a former saltpeter mining ghost town in the Atacama Desert. The image focuses on a pair of old shoes, symbolizing the remnants of human presence in this abandoned place. As we gaze at these worn-out shoes, we are transported back in time to an era when bustling activity filled the streets and buildings of this once-thriving town. Now covered by sand and forgotten by most, Officina Pedro de Valdivia stands as a testament to the transient nature of human existence. The photographer, Walter Bibikow, skillfully conveys the desolation and isolation that permeate through every inch of this ghost town. The sandy landscape surrounding the discarded footwear adds to its eerie beauty, reminding us that nature reclaims what was once man-made. In this single frame, Bibikow encapsulates both history and mystery. We are left wondering about those who wore these shoes - their stories lost to time but preserved within our imagination. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder that even in abandonment, there is still beauty to be found. Through his lens, Bibikow invites us into an exploration of Chile's past while also prompting reflection on our own impermanence. It is a visual narrative that speaks volumes about not only this specific location but also about humanity's ability to leave lasting imprints on landscapes before they fade away into obscurity.
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