Antique Framed Print : Grand Socco Vegetable Market - Tangier, Morocco
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Grand Socco Vegetable Market - Tangier, Morocco
Grand Socco Vegetable Market - Tangier, Morocco Date: circa 1907
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Media ID 11590239
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Marketplace Moroccan Morocco Sellers Selling Socco Tangier Traders Vegetable Vegetables
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 23.5cm (14.6" x 9.3")
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
Grand Socco Vegetable Market, Tangier, Morocco (circa 1907): A Vibrant Scene of Traders and Trade in North Africa's Historic City This evocative photograph captures the bustling Grand Socco Vegetable Market in Tangier, Morocco, circa 1907. The marketplace, located in the heart of the city's old Medina, was a hub of activity where traders from various ethnicities came together to buy and sell an array of fresh produce. The image showcases the grandeur and vibrancy of the market, with vendors displaying their wares on colorful mats and blankets. The vegetables, ripe and bursting with color, are arranged meticulously, inviting customers to explore and make their selections. The traders, dressed in traditional attire, engage with customers in lively negotiations, their faces expressing a mix of determination and warmth. The market's location at Grand Socco, a large open square, allowed for ample sunlight to bathe the scene, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The cobblestone street in the background, lined with shops and houses, adds to the sense of history and tradition. The Grand Socco Vegetable Market was a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Tangier and Morocco as a whole. It was a melting pot of various influences, reflecting the city's diverse population and its long history as a strategic trading post between Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The market's continued existence today is a reminder of the enduring spirit of trade and community that has shaped the city for centuries.
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