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Poster Print : A Street Scene in Cairo, by Charles Robertson
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A Street Scene in Cairo, by Charles Robertson
A Street Scene in Cairo, by Charles Robertson (1844-1891)
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Archway Balcony Bazaar Buying Cairo Carpet Carpets Fabric Fabrics Goods Minaret Narrow Negotiating Patterned Robertson Selling Textile Textiles Wares
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "A Street Scene in Cairo" print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by the renowned photographer Charles Robertson. This evocative image, available through our partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online, invites you to step back in time and explore the vibrant energy of 19th-century Cairo. Robertson's masterful composition showcases the bustling street life, with horse-drawn carriages, merchants, and locals going about their day. Each detail, from the intricate architecture to the colorful textiles, is rendered with exceptional clarity and depth. Add this exquisite print to your decor and transport yourself to a world of history and adventure.
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 33.4cm (23.4" x 13.1")
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.
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A Street Scene in Cairo" is a captivating and evocative photograph by British artist Charles Robertson, capturing the vibrant energy and rich cultural heritage of Egypt's bustling city streets. Taken in the mid-19th century, the image transports us back in time to the heart of Cairo's bustling bazaar district. The scene is set on a narrow, sun-drenched street, where the sounds of haggling and the colors of textiles fill the air. Men in traditional Egyptian garb, their faces etched with the lines of hard work and the passage of time, engage in animated negotiations over the sale of intricately patterned carpets and fabrics. The textiles, with their bold geometric designs and rich hues, spill out from the open doorways of shops, creating a riot of color against the sandstone walls of the buildings. In the foreground, a group of men gather around a carpet spread out on the ground, their intense focus on the intricacies of the weave a testament to the importance of trade in this ancient city. Above them, a balcony offers a respite from the bustling scene below, its ornate archway framing a view of the minaret of a nearby mosque. Robertson's masterful composition and use of light and shadow draw the viewer into the scene, inviting us to explore the history and culture of this extraordinary Eastern city. The photograph is a testament to the enduring allure of Cairo, a place where the past and present come together in a vibrant, textured tapestry. Charles Robertson's "A Street Scene in Cairo" is a stunning example of the power of photography to capture a moment in time and transport us to another place and era. This image offers a glimpse into the rich history and vibrant culture of Cairo, a city that continues to captivate and inspire visitors from around the world.
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