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New Government Buildings, Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa
New Government Buildings (De Volkstem Building), Pretorius Street, Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Date: circa 1908
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Media ID 14383899
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Balustrade Blinds Facade Neoclassical Office Offices Pedestrians Pretoria Southern Transvaal Pretorius
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 25.2cm x 39.6cm (9.9" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
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
This photograph, taken circa 1908, showcases the grandeur and elegance of the New Government Buildings, also known as the De Volkstem Building, situated on Pretorius Street in the heart of Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. The city's architectural beauty is on full display as the classical, neoclassical design of the buildings' facade dominates the scene. The large, imposing structures, with their intricate balustrades and ornate details, exude an air of authority and sophistication. The sun casts a warm glow over the buildings, illuminating the pavement below where pedestrians can be seen going about their daily business. The people, dressed in the fashion of the early 1900s, add a sense of history and nostalgia to the image. The blinds on the windows are drawn, creating a subtle contrast between the openness of the street and the privacy of the offices within. The New Government Buildings were a symbol of the city's growth and progress during this era. They housed various government offices and were a testament to the architectural prowess of the time. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when Pretoria was a burgeoning city in the Transvaal region of South Africa.
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