Canvas Print : Argentinian traveller paying respects at grave of a gaucho
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Argentinian traveller paying respects at grave of a gaucho
Country Customs in Argentina. A traveller pays his respects at the grave of one of his fellow gauchos. Date: circa 1907
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Media ID 11576245
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Argentina Argentinian Cattle Custom Gaucho Gauchos Grave Jawbone Marker Paying Rancher Respects
21"x14" (53x35cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating Argentinian Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an evocative image of "Country Customs in Argentina" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This stunning photograph, captured circa 1907, showcases a traveller paying respects at the grave of a fellow gaucho. The raw beauty of the Argentine landscape is on full display, with the rugged terrain and open sky providing a breathtaking backdrop to this poignant moment. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted using premium materials and high-definition printing techniques to bring out the vibrant colors and intricate details of the image. Add this exquisite piece to your collection and let the rich history and culture of Argentina come alive in your home.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.9cm (21" x 13.3")
Estimated Product Size is 53.3cm x 35.6cm (21" x 14")
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
In this evocative photograph taken circa 1907, an Argentinian traveller pauses in the rural countryside to pay his respects at the grave of a fellow gaucho. The scene unfolds in the lush, verdant landscape of the Santa Fe province, where the vast expanses of pampas stretch out before the traveller, dotted with the occasional cattle ranch. The gaucho, a quintessential figure of Argentine history and culture, was a skilled horseman and cattle herder who roamed the rural areas of the country. Known for their distinctive attire, including a wide-brimmed hat, poncho, and bombachas (baggy trousers), gauchos were also renowned for their camaraderie and resilience in the face of the challenging rural conditions. In this moment, the traveller shows respect for the traditions and customs of the gaucho community by placing a hand on the weathered cross that marks the grave. The jawbone of a cattle skull lies nearby, a reminder of the gaucho's connection to the land and the livestock that sustained him. The grave, set against the backdrop of the rolling hills and open sky, underscores the deep-rooted history and enduring spirit of the gaucho culture in Argentina. This poignant image captures the essence of the country's rural customs and the profound connection between the people and the land. The traveller's act of paying respects at the grave of his fellow gaucho is a testament to the enduring traditions and the rich history of the Argentine countryside.
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