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Ninevah Monument
circa 1853: Drawings made on the spot by Austen Henry Layard of the bas-relief at Ninevah showing the types of raft buoyed up with inflated skins of animals and commonly used by swimmers and fishermen. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11808524
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the stunning Ninevah Monument Poster Print from Media Storehouse's Fine Art Storehouse collection. This captivating image, captured by Austen Henry Layard in 1853, showcases a bas-relief drawing of the ancient Ninevah monument. Layard's meticulous sketch depicts the types of rafts used by the inhabitants of Ninevah, skillfully constructed with inflated animal skins. Transport yourself back in time with this exquisite piece of historical art, an essential addition to any room in your home or office.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 22.6cm (23.4" x 8.9")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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 print takes us back in time to the ancient city of Ninevah, circa 1853. The image showcases detailed drawings made by Austen Henry Layard on the spot, depicting a bas-relief that reveals fascinating insights into the daily life of this ancient civilization. Intriguingly, the focus of this artwork lies on various types of rafts buoyed up with inflated skins of animals. These primitive vessels were commonly used by swimmers and fishermen during that era. The intricate details captured in this photograph allow us to marvel at the craftsmanship and ingenuity displayed by these early civilizations. The monochromatic format adds an air of mystery and nostalgia to the scene, transporting us further into history's embrace. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece, we are reminded of how much knowledge can be gleaned from studying artifacts such as these. The boat-like structures depicted here symbolize not only transportation but also a connection between humans and nature. They serve as a testament to our ancestors' resourcefulness in utilizing natural materials for their everyday needs. This stunning print from Fine Art Storehouse is a true treasure for any history enthusiast or art lover seeking to immerse themselves in ancient civilizations. It invites us to contemplate our shared human heritage while offering a glimpse into an era long gone but forever etched in our collective memory.
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