Antique Framed Print : General view of Zungeru, Nigeria, West Africa
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
General view of Zungeru, Nigeria, West Africa
General view of the town of Zungeru, Nigeria, West Africa. Date: circa 1910
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Media ID 14407746
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
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 23.3cm (14.6" x 9.2")
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
This print captures a general view of Zungeru, Nigeria in the early 1910s. The town is depicted as a quaint and rural countryside setting, with flat-roofed buildings scattered among lush trees. The simplicity of the architecture and the peacefulness of the surroundings evoke a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era.
Zungeru, located in West Africa, appears to be a small but bustling community in this snapshot from over a century ago. The image offers a glimpse into daily life in Nigeria during this time period, showcasing the charm and character of this African town.
The composition of the photograph is striking, with its wide angle capturing not only the buildings but also vast stretches of greenery surrounding them. This panoramic view gives viewers an immersive experience into what it must have been like to walk through Zungeru back in 1910.
Overall, this print serves as both a historical document and a work of art that transports us to another time and place. It invites us to appreciate the beauty and simplicity of life in rural Nigeria at the turn of the 20th century.
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