Canvas Print : Street scene with bullock taxi, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
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Street scene with bullock taxi, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Street scene with bullock taxi, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1910
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14411000
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Boater Boaters Bullock Bullocks Busy Ceylon Drawn Lanka Oxen Straw
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the vibrant and rich history of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) into your home with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a bustling street scene from circa 1910. A bullock taxi navigates through the crowded streets, surrounded by intriguing architecture and locals going about their daily business. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted with premium materials and high-definition printing techniques, ensuring a museum-quality finish that brings the colors and details of this iconic photograph to life. Elevate the aesthetic of any room with this intriguing piece of history, sure to spark conversation and inspire wonder.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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 bustling street scene in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during the early 1910s, a time when the British Raj held sway over the island nation. The image showcases a narrow, cobblestone road filled with a diverse mix of people and structures, all framed by the backdrop of colonial-era buildings. At the center of the scene, a bullock-drawn taxi stands out as a symbol of traditional transportation methods that coexisted alongside the more modern modes of travel introduced by the British. The oxen, their harnesses adorned with straw padding, appear calm and steady as they pull the cart, while the driver, dressed in a white shirt and boater hat, stands nearby, ready to assist passengers. Native Ceylonese people, dressed in colorful clothing, can be seen going about their daily business on the side of the road. Some are engaged in conversation, while others seem to be in a hurry, making their way through the crowd. The architecture of the buildings in the background reflects the British influence, with their whitewashed walls and red-tiled roofs. The overall atmosphere of the photograph exudes a sense of vibrancy and activity, providing a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of Ceylon during the colonial era. This image, with its rich historical context, is an essential addition to any collection focusing on the history of Sri Lanka, South Asia, or the British Empire.
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