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A sandstorm in the Sudanese desert
A sandstorm in the Sudanese desert - an immense cloud of sand rises up over the Fort and British Barracks, Khartoum, Sudan. Date: circa 1920s
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Media ID 18076104
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Barracks Cloud Clouds Desert Enveloping Fort Huge Immense Khartoum Phenomena Rises Sand Storm Sudan Sudanese Sandstorm
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the raw power of nature with our stunning poster print from Media Storehouse's collection. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the heart of the Sudanese desert during a sandstorm. Witness the immense cloud of sand rising up over Fort and British Barracks in Khartoum, a sight both breathtaking and awe-inspiring. Add this evocative print to your home or office to ignite the senses and evoke a sense of adventure. Rights Managed.
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 38.1cm (23.4" x 15")
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 captivating image from the early 1920s captures the raw power and beauty of a sandstorm in the Sudanese desert, as an immense cloud of sand rises up over the Fort and British Barracks in Khartoum. The date of this photograph, a testament to the rich historical record of Mary Evans Prints Online, places us in an era when the British Empire held significant influence over Sudan. The sandstorm, also known as a haboob or habboub in the local Arabic language, is a natural phenomenon common in the arid regions of North Africa. Characterized by a wall of blowing sand and dust, these storms can last for hours and can be both awe-inspiring and destructive. In this photograph, the fort and barracks, standing as symbols of human presence in the harsh desert environment, are almost completely enveloped by the advancing sandstorm. The large, big, and huge cloud of sand rises up in the east, casting an eerie, otherworldly glow over the scene. The desert, usually characterized by its stark emptiness, is transformed into a dynamic and chaotic landscape. The 1920s, a time of significant change and development in the world, is reflected in this image, as the British presence in Sudan continued to evolve. The sandstorm serves as a reminder of the natural forces that shape the desert and the tenuous relationship between humans and their environment. This photograph, with its rich historical context and captivating imagery, invites us to reflect on the power and beauty of nature and the resilience of those who inhabit the harshest of environments.
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