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Antique Framed Print : Car ouside, Havana university, Cuba
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Car ouside, Havana university, Cuba
Car ouside, Havana university, Cuba Date: 1980s
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Media ID 14338861
© Rod Shone / Mary Evans Picture Library
Cuba Cuban Eighties Havana Ouside Shone University
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 37.1cm x 25.1cm (14.6" x 9.9")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
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
Car Outside, Havana University, Cuba (1980s): A Glimpse into the Past This evocative photograph captures the essence of a bygone era, transporting us back to the 1980s in Havana, Cuba. The image focuses on an old American car, its rusted body and chrome details gleaming in the sunlight, parked outside the grand and historic University of Havana. The university, founded in 1728, is a symbol of Cuba's rich history and academic tradition. The car, with its distinctive rod iron grille and shone tires, stands out against the backdrop of the university's imposing neoclassical architecture. The scene is a testament to the unique blend of old and new that characterized Cuba during this period. The car, a relic of a time when American automobiles were a status symbol, contrasts sharply with the academic buildings that have withstood the test of time. The photograph also offers a glimpse into the daily life of Havana during the 1980s. The car's presence outside the university suggests that students may have used it as a means of transportation to and from the campus. The image invites us to imagine the stories of the people who have interacted with the car and the university over the years. The photograph's historical significance is further emphasized by the fact that the 1980s were a time of great change for Cuba. The country was grappling with the aftermath of the Soviet Union's withdrawal of economic support, leading to a period of economic hardship and political instability. This photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of life in Havana during a pivotal period in Cuban history.
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