Fine Art Print : Egypt - Faux Tourist Card
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Egypt - Faux Tourist Card
Egypt - Faux Tourist Card - a fancifully staged group featuring an incorrectly-drawn Egyptian flag! Date: 1920s
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Media ID 11552814
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Amusing Cairo Carraige Gang Incorrect
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our Egypt-themed Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection, exclusively available through Mary Evans Prints Online. This charming, vintage faux tourist card dates back to the 1920s and features a delightfully fanciful group image with an incorrectly drawn Egyptian flag. Add a touch of nostalgia and exotic flair to your home or office decor with this unique and intriguing piece of history. Perfect for travel enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone who appreciates the allure of the ancient world. Order now and let this print transport you on a journey to the land of the pharaohs!
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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
Step back in time with this charming and amusing snapshot of a fictional family's Egyptian adventure in the 1920s. The photograph, titled "Egypt - Faux Tourist Card," features an intriguing group of travelers posing in front of a horse-drawn carriage, their faces filled with excitement and wonder. The setting sun casts a warm glow over the desert landscape, with the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx visible in the distance. But upon closer inspection, something seems amiss with this idyllic scene. The Egyptian flag in the background, proudly displayed on a pole, bears an incorrect design. Instead of the traditional red, white, and black horizontal stripes with an eagle at the center, this flag boasts a haphazardly drawn star and crescent moon on a red background. This quirky detail adds an element of whimsy and humor to the image, making it a delightful find for history buffs and Egypt enthusiasts alike. The family, dressed in fashionable clothing of the era, seems unfazed by the flag's error, further emphasizing the playful nature of the scene. The photograph also provides a glimpse into the early days of tourism in Egypt, a time when travel to North Africa was still an exotic and adventurous undertaking. The family's carriage, complete with luggage and a friendly-looking driver, adds to the sense of adventure and discovery. This image, with its blend of history, culture, and amusement, is a must-have for anyone interested in the rich history of Egypt and the allure of travel in the 1920s.
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