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South Korea - A Shinshi smoking a long-stemmed pipe
South Korea - A venerable Korean man smoking a long-stemmed pipe and wearing a traditional style of top hat. Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 11584081
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating South Korea - A Shinshi Smoking a Long-Stemmed Pipe poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This exquisite piece, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the 1910s with an authentic image of a venerable Korean man in traditional attire, serenely puffing on a long-stemmed pipe. Add an air of rich history and culture to any space with this stunning, rights-managed poster print. Elevate your home or office decor and evoke a sense of nostalgia with this intriguing glimpse into the past.
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 38.7cm x 59.4cm (15.2" x 23.4")
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
South Korea: A Venerable Korean Man Smoking a Long-Stemmed Pipe and Wearing a Traditional Top Hat (circa 1910s) This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the image of a distinguished Korean man, known as a Shinshi, smoking a long-stemmed pipe. The Shinshi, a term used to refer to educated and scholarly men during the Joseon Dynasty, is depicted here in the height of traditional Korean attire. He wears a white robe, adorned with intricate patterns, and a tall, conical top hat, which was a common accessory for scholars and high-ranking officials. The man's serene expression and the delicate smoke curling from his pipe create an air of wisdom and tranquility. The long-stemmed pipe, a symbol of refinement and leisure, adds to the image of the Shinshi's sophistication. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich cultural history of South Korea during the early 1900s, a time when traditional customs and values were deeply ingrained in society. The photograph's composition, with the man's figure framed against a plain background, draws the viewer's attention to the subject and his story. The image is a poignant reminder of the past, showcasing the unique blend of Korean history, culture, and tradition that continues to captivate and inspire us today.
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