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Poster Print : Finlander and bear
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Finlander and bear
Finlander and bear.
1817
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Media ID 14399876
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1810s 1817 Attack Attacking Bear Bears Defence Finland Finnish Geography Scandinavia Scandinavian Spear Weapon Wild Mackenzies
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Add a touch of adventure to your walls with our stunning Finlander and Bear poster print from Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, originally published in 1817, depicts a Finnish hunter in traditional attire standing proudly next to a majestic brown bear. The intricate details and rich colors bring the wild beauty of Finland's forests into your home. Our high-quality poster prints are made to last, ensuring that your new artwork remains vibrant and vivid for years to come. Order now and bring the enchanting world of Finland right into your living 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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 48.9cm (16.5" x 19.3")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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 image captures the raw and untamed beauty of the Finnish wilderness in the early 19th century. The central figure, dressed in traditional Finnish attire, stands defiantly with a spear in hand, ready to protect his community from the encroaching threat of a brown bear. The bear, with its powerful build and sharp claws, gazes intently at the Finnisher, its massive form dwarfing the human figure. The scene is set against a backdrop of dense forest and rocky terrain, characteristic of the Finnish landscape. The Finnisher's determined expression and the bear's fierce demeanor convey the intense and primal struggle for survival that was a daily reality for people living in this remote and rugged region. The Finnish people have a long and rich history of coexisting with bears and other wild animals. Bears were considered a valuable resource, providing meat, fur, and other essentials for survival. However, they were also a significant threat, especially to small communities and their livestock. The Finnisher's defensive stance in this image reflects the deep-rooted instinct for self-preservation and the importance of community defense in the face of danger. This photograph, taken in 1817, offers a glimpse into the past and the harsh realities of life in Scandinavia during the 1810s. It is a powerful reminder of the resilience and resourcefulness of the human spirit and the enduring bond between people and the natural world.
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