Antique Framed Print : Timbuktu, Mali - House belonging to Lenz
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Timbuktu, Mali - House belonging to Lenz
Timbuktu, Mali - the house owned and occupied by the Austrian explorer Lenz in 1880
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Adobe Mali Malian Timbucktoo Timbucktu Timbuctoo Timbuktu Tombouctou Tumbutu
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 transports us back in time to the ancient city of Timbuktu, Mali, in the late 19th century. The house in the foreground once belonged to the intrepid Austrian explorer, Hermann von Lenz. Lenz, an engineer and geographer, arrived in Timbuktu in 1880 and was captivated by the city's rich history and unique architecture. Timbuktu, also known as Tombouctou or Timbuctoo, is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the West African nation of Mali. Known as the "City of 333 Saints," Timbuktu was a center of learning and Islamic scholarship during the medieval period. The city's architecture reflects its storied past, with adobe buildings featuring intricate Islamic geometric designs and ornate doors. Lenz's house, with its simple yet sturdy design, stands out against the backdrop of the more ornate structures that surround it. The house's weathered adobe walls and thatched roof are typical of the traditional architecture of the region. The image captures the essence of Timbuktu's unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Despite the passage of time, Lenz's house remains a testament to the explorer's legacy in Timbuktu. Today, the city continues to attract visitors from around the world who come to explore its ancient mosques, mausoleums, and markets. This photograph is a reminder of the enduring allure of Timbuktu and the stories of the intrepid explorers who once called it home.
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