Mounted Print : Church House and Bookshop, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa
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Church House and Bookshop, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa
Church House and Bookshop, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa. Date: circa 1950
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Media ID 14398495
© Mary Evans/Pharcide
1950 Bookshop Kenya Kenyan Nairobi
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Bring the historic charm of Nairobi, Kenya to your home or office with our exquisite Mounted Photos from Media Storehouse. This particular piece features a captivating image of Church House and the Bookshop, taken circa 1950. The photo, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to East Africa's vibrant past. Each Mounted Photo is meticulously printed on high-quality matte paper and mounted on a sturdy foam core board, ensuring a long-lasting and elegant presentation. Add this unique piece to your collection and create a timeless decorative statement.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 13cm x 20.3cm (5.1" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the Church House and Bookshop in Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa, circa 1950. The image transports us back in time to the 1950s, an era of modernity and progress in this vibrant African city. The Church House, a large, imposing structure, dominates the left side of the frame. Its grand architecture, with its high, arched windows and intricate stonework, reflects the colonial influence that once shaped Nairobi. Atop the building, a cross stands proudly, a symbol of faith and spirituality. On the right side of the photograph, a row of cars line up along the road, their sleek shapes and gleaming surfaces a testament to the growing motorization of the city. The Bookshop, with its simple, functional design, sits nestled between the cars, its large, open windows inviting passersby to browse its shelves. The scene is one of contrasts - the old and the new, the sacred and the secular, the spiritual and the material. The Church House and Bookshop represent the diverse and complex nature of Nairobi, a city that has long been a melting pot of cultures and ideas. As we gaze at this photograph, we are reminded of the rich history and enduring spirit of Nairobi and Kenya, and the many stories that lie within its streets and buildings. The Church House and Bookshop, with their unique blend of history, culture, and modernity, stand as testament to the city's past and its continued evolution into the present day.
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