Poster Print : Refugees leave East Punjab to head to India
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Refugees leave East Punjab to head to India
A heavily-laden bullock cart transporting an extended Sikh refugee family fleeing the communal rioting and additional violence in the East Punjab region associated with the Partition of India (and creation of Pakistan)
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1947 Bullock Communal Extended Fleeing Pakistan Partition Punjab Refugee Refugees Region Rioting Sikh Violence
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of Poster Prints, featuring the powerful image "Refugees leave East Punjab to head to India" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative photograph captures a heavily-laden bullock cart transporting an extended Sikh refugee family, bravely leaving their homeland in East Punjab to seek safety and new beginnings in India. Amidst the communal rioting and additional violence during the Partition of India, this image serves as a poignant reminder of the human spirit's resilience and determination. Bring this historical moment into your home or office with our high-quality poster prints, perfect for sparking meaningful conversations and inspiring reflection.
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 39.1cm (23.4" x 15.4")
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
In this poignant photograph, an extended Sikh refugee family is seen making their way out of the East Punjab region towards India, as they flee from the communal rioting and violence that erupted during the Partition of India and the creation of Pakistan in 1947. The family's possessions are carefully loaded onto a heavily-laden bullock cart, which they will rely on to transport them to their new home. The expression on the faces of the family members conveys a sense of determination and resilience, as they embark on a long and uncertain journey. The Partition of India, which took place on August 15, 1947, was a tumultuous and chaotic time in South Asian history. The division of the Indian subcontinent into two separate nations along religious lines led to widespread violence and displacement, with millions of Hindus and Sikhs leaving their homes in Pakistan to seek refuge in India, and Muslims leaving India for Pakistan. The East Punjab region, which is shown in this photograph, was particularly affected by the violence, as it was home to large Sikh and Hindu populations. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the human cost of the Partition, and the displacement and hardship that many families experienced during this period. It is also a testament to the enduring strength and resilience of the human spirit, as the family in the photograph, and countless others like them, bravely faced an uncertain future and set out on a journey towards a new beginning. The photograph is a valuable historical document, providing a glimpse into a pivotal moment in Indian and Pakistani history. It is a poignant reminder of the past, and a reminder of the importance of peace, unity, and understanding in the present and future.
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