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Poster Print : Piraeus. The port city of Piraeus, situated on the Saronic Gulf near Athens, circa 1850
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Piraeus. The port city of Piraeus, situated on the Saronic Gulf near Athens, circa 1850
The port city of Piraeus, situated on the Saronic Gulf near Athens, circa 1850. An engraving from the Biblisches Institut in Hildeburghausen. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11803378
© 2009 Getty Images
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Piraeus Poster Print from Media Storehouse's Fine Art Storehouse collection. This stunning engraving, captured by Hulton Archive, transports you to the bustling port city of Piraeus, Greece, as it looked in the mid-1800s. The intricate details and rich, vintage hues bring the history of this ancient seaport to life in your home or office. Add a touch of timeless elegance to any space with this beautiful work of art.
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 40.6cm (23.4" x 16")
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 bustling port city of Piraeus, circa 1850. Situated on the picturesque Saronic Gulf near Athens, this engraving from the Biblisches Institut in Hildeburghausen beautifully captures the essence of a bygone era. In this scene, we are transported to a sunny day along the coastline of Piraeus. A small sailboat gracefully glides through the calm waters, adding a touch of serenity to the vibrant atmosphere. On land, a group of people can be seen going about their daily activities, creating a sense of liveliness within the city. Amidst all this activity stands an unexpected sight - a goat! This curious creature seems unfazed by its urban surroundings as it leisurely grazes nearby. Its presence adds an element of charm and whimsy to an otherwise ordinary day at the port. The composition and attention to detail in this print truly bring Piraeus to life. The intricate engravings showcase architectural landmarks that have withstood centuries while capturing everyday scenes that transport us back in time. Whether you're an art enthusiast or history lover, this remarkable piece from Hulton Archive is sure to captivate your imagination and serve as a window into another world - one where sailboats dotted coastlines and goats roamed freely amidst bustling cities like Piraeus.
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