Poster Print : INDIA: SNAKE CHARMERS, Snake charmers in India performing with cobras. Wood engraving, English, 1875
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INDIA: SNAKE CHARMERS, Snake charmers in India performing with cobras. Wood engraving, English, 1875
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Media ID 7554315
1875 Asian Basket Cobra Death Flute India Playing Poison Turban
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the rich history and culture of India into your home or office with our exquisite poster prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating wood engraving, titled "India: Snake Charmers," dates back to 1875 and features snake charmers skillfully performing with cobras. The intricate details and authentic charm of this vintage print, sourced from The Granger Collection through Granger Art on Demand, will transport you to a different era. Add this unique piece to your collection and create a conversation starter in any space.
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 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 from Granger Art on Demand takes us back to the vibrant streets of India in 1875. The image showcases a mesmerizing scene of snake charmers, their turbaned heads adorned with colorful fabrics, seated gracefully on the ground. In front of them lies a woven basket, concealing one of nature's most feared creatures - the cobra. With great skill and finesse, these Indian men coax melodies from their flutes, enchanting both audience and serpent alike. As if under a spell, the cobras rise from their slumber within the basket, swaying rhythmically to the music's hypnotic tune. It is an extraordinary display that has fascinated people for centuries. However, behind this spectacle lies an element of danger. Cobras are venomous snakes capable of inflicting swift death upon those who dare challenge them. Yet here we witness a delicate balance between man and beast; a testament to human courage and understanding. The wood engraving technique used in this print adds depth and texture to every line and curve captured by the artist's hand. Each stroke tells a story - one that transports us into another time where traditions were preserved through artistry. This remarkable piece by The Granger Collection serves as both an artistic masterpiece and historical documentation. It reminds us of India's rich cultural heritage while also evoking curiosity about its ancient practices that continue to captivate our imaginations today.
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