Premium Framed Print : Senegalese Village, Paris - Wrestlers
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Senegalese Village, Paris - Wrestlers
Senegalese Village, Paris - Porte Maillot - Wrestlers peforming Date: 1910s
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Media ID 14117653
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Contest Exposition Maillot Pairs Porte Senegal Senegalese Spectators Wrestle Wrestlers Wrestling
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 25.2cm (15.6" x 9.9")
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 photograph captures the energy and excitement of a traditional Senegalese wrestling match that took place in the Senegalese Village at Porte Maillot in Paris during the 1910s. The Senegalese Village was an ethnographic exhibition that showcased the culture and traditions of Senegal and other West African countries to European audiences. The wrestlers, dressed in traditional attire, are deeply focused as they prepare to engage in a contest that is both a physical and spiritual test of strength and endurance. The pair on the left lock eyes, each sizing up the other before the match begins. The pair on the right are mid-bout, their powerful muscles straining as they grapple with one another. The wrestling matches were a popular attraction at the Senegalese Village, drawing large crowds of spectators who cheered and shouted encouragement. The historical significance of this photograph lies in its depiction of a cultural exchange between Africa and Europe during a time when the continent was under colonial rule. The Senegalese Village was an opportunity for Europeans to learn about and appreciate the rich heritage of West Africa, while also providing a platform for Senegalese people to showcase their traditions and customs. Despite the colonial context, the wrestling matches were a source of pride and celebration for the Senegalese community, and served as a reminder of their resilience and strength both on and off the mat. This photograph is a testament to the enduring power of culture and tradition, and the importance of preserving and sharing the stories of the past.
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