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Snake Charmers
circa 1850: Indian serpent charmers play hypnotic pipe music to some dancing cobras. Designed and engraved by Sly and Wilson (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11799588
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step into the captivating world of the past with our exquisite Snake Charmer Poster Print from Media Storehouse's Fine Art Storehouse collection. This mesmerizing image, captured by Hulton Archive around 1850, showcases Indian serpent charmers engaging in an age-old tradition. With hypnotic pipe music playing in the background, these charmers enthrall dancing cobras, creating an enchanting scene straight from history. Bring the allure of the Orient into your home or office with this stunning and intricately engraved print by Sly and Wilson. Each print is carefully crafted to preserve the rich details and vibrant colors of the original photograph, making it a truly unique addition to your decor.
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 51.7cm x 42cm (20.4" x 16.5")
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 to the mesmerizing world of snake charmers in India, circa 1850. The image showcases a group of Indian serpent charmers skillfully playing hypnotic pipe music while surrounded by dancing cobras. Designed and engraved by the talented duo Sly and Wilson, this artwork captures the essence of an ancient practice that has fascinated people for centuries. The composition is beautifully framed in landscape format, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in this mystical scene. The male figures exude an air of confidence as they engage with these dangerous yet enchanting creatures. Their occupation as snake charmers highlights their unique role within society, where they harness the supernatural powers associated with snakes. The print evokes a sense of danger and intrigue, reminding us of the inherent risks involved in such practices. It transports us to Asia, where snake charming has long been intertwined with cultural traditions and beliefs. Hulton Archive/Getty Images masterfully captured this moment from history, preserving it for generations to come. This particular piece is part of Fine Art Storehouse's collection – a testament to their commitment to showcasing remarkable works that transcend time
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