Premium Framed Print : Turkish girl by the Golden Horn, Istanbul, Turkey
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Turkish girl by the Golden Horn, Istanbul, Turkey
Picture from a set of cards issued to reflect the fact that soon after Ataturk took over in Turkey in the 1920s, there was liberation by women from the old modes of dress. Instead of impenetrable veils, they wore lighter, thinner veils. It was a move to modernisation and more Western thought away from heavy Orientalism. Date: 1922
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Media ID 11586627
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Constantinople Horn Istanbul Liberation Lighter Modernisation Reflect Shift Thinner Umbrella Veil Veiled Westernisation Wore 1922
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 25.1cm 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 evocative image captures the spirit of transformation in Istanbul, Turkey during the 1920s. The Turkish girl, dressed in a red and white shift dress and holding a umbrella, stands by the iconic Golden Horn, once known as the Constantinople harbor. At the time, Turkey was undergoing a significant social shift as women, inspired by the modernization efforts led by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, began to embrace Western styles and liberate themselves from the heavy veils of the past. The girl's veil, though still present, is noticeably lighter and thinner than the impenetrable veils that had previously defined Turkish women's attire. This symbolizes the country's move towards a more Western thought and away from Orientalism. The year is 1922, and the atmosphere is filled with excitement and anticipation for the future. The Golden Horn, with its rich history and cultural significance, serves as a fitting backdrop to this moment of change. The girl's determined gaze and modern outfit reflect the optimism and progress that was taking place in Turkey during this period. This photograph is a testament to the power of change and the resilience of the human spirit.
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