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General view, Pondicherry, Puducherry, India
General view, Pondicherry, Puducherry, India. Date: circa 1905
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Media ID 14410085
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 24.6cm (15.6" x 9.7")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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
This evocative photograph captures the general view of Pondicherry, a former French colonial settlement in Puducherry, India, around 1905. The image offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the unique blend of French and Indian architectural styles that characterized this vibrant city during the colonial era. The photograph reveals a bustling street scene, with narrow roads winding between elegant European-style buildings, their whitewashed facades adorned with intricate balconies and shuttered windows. The buildings' red-tiled roofs contrast sharply against the clear blue sky, creating a striking visual effect. In the foreground, a horse-drawn carriage makes its way along the cobblestone street, its passengers gazing out at the passing scenery. Pedestrians, dressed in traditional Indian attire, can be seen walking along the sidewalks, while a few figures linger in doorways or sit on the steps of buildings, engaged in conversation. The photograph also reveals the presence of French influence in the city, with the Indian flag flying alongside the French tricolor on a nearby flagpole. This symbolizes the unique status of Pondicherry as a French territory within India, which remained under French rule until 1954. Despite the passage of time, this photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the rich cultural heritage and history that can still be found in Pondicherry today. It invites us to explore the stories of the people and places that once called this beautiful city home.
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