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Pancake Day Cooking
Les Crepes du Mardi-Gras are as traditional as Shrove Tuesday pancakes in England
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Media ID 4375151
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1921 Cooking Mardi Pancake Pancakes Shrove Tuesday Crepes
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the joy and tradition of Pancake Day with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Prints Online. This charming image of Les Crepes du Mardi-Gras captures the essence of Shrove Tuesday in England and France. Each print is meticulously produced using the highest quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and stunning detail. Bring the timeless charm of Pancake Day into your home and create a lasting memory with this beautiful Fine Art Print.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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 photograph captures the traditional spirit of Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, in England as it was celebrated in the early 20th century. The image, titled "Les Crepes du Mardi-Gras," transports us back in time to a quaint English kitchen where a woman skillfully flips a crepe in a large frying pan. The crepe, a thin, round pancake, is a beloved culinary tradition that shares a rich history with its Shrove Tuesday counterpart. Shrove Tuesday, the day before the Christian season of Lent begins, has long been a time for feasting and indulgence. Pancakes, made with eggs, milk, and sugar, were a popular way to use up these ingredients before the fasting period began. The tradition of making and eating pancakes on Shrove Tuesday can be traced back to medieval Europe, where it was believed that the practice represented a way to prepare for the spiritual journey of Lent. In this photograph, the woman wears an apron and concentrates intently on her crepe, ensuring that it is cooked evenly on both sides. The steam rises from the pan, filling the room with the enticing aroma of the sizzling pancake. The scene is set against a backdrop of simple yet charming kitchen decor, with a wooden table and shelves filled with earthenware pots and pans. This photograph is a beautiful reminder of the historical and cultural significance of Pancake Day and the traditional crepe-making customs that continue to be celebrated in England and around the world today. The image, taken in 1921, is a testament to the enduring appeal of this beloved culinary tradition and the joy that comes from gathering around the table to share a delicious meal with family and friends.
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