Antique Framed Print : Rug Seller - Grand Bazaar, Constantinople
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Rug Seller - Grand Bazaar, Constantinople
Rug shop in the Grand Bazaar, Constantinople, with the proprietor examining a rug
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Media ID 4435463
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10282128
Bazaar Bazar Carpet Carpets Cistern Constantinople Examines Examining Istanbul Mending Mends Proprietor Repair Repairing Repairs Selling Sells Sewing Sews Trading Owner
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 24.1cm (14.6" x 9.5")
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 evocative image captures the essence of the Grand Bazaar in Constantinople (now Istanbul, Turkey) as a bustling hub of trade and commerce. At the heart of the scene is the rug seller, intently examining a plush, intricately patterned carpet spread out before him on the floor of his shop. The proprietor, dressed in traditional Turkish attire including a fez and a long, flowing robe, focuses intently on his work, his expression a blend of concentration and satisfaction. Surrounding him, the shop is filled with an array of colorful rugs, each one a testament to the skill and artistry of the craft. The dimly lit room, with its exposed brick walls and wooden beams, adds to the sense of history and authenticity. A large, ornate cistern in the corner of the shop suggests that water may be used for cleaning or mending the rugs, further emphasizing the hands-on, artisanal nature of the business. The Grand Bazaar, a sprawling marketplace with over 4,000 shops, has been a center of trade since the 15th century. It has long been renowned for its textiles, particularly carpets, and this rug seller's shop is a testament to the enduring tradition of rug making and trading in Turkey. The image transports us back in time, inviting us to explore the rich history and vibrant culture of this iconic marketplace.
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