Metal Print : Midsummer customs in Sweden
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Midsummer customs in Sweden
Swedish countryfolk dance on Midsummers Eve by the light of the Midnight Sun. Date: 1901
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Media ID 14268463
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Celebration Countryfolk Custom Folk Midnight Midsummer Solstice Sweden Swedish Traditions 1901
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring the enchanting atmosphere of Midsummer Eve in Sweden into your home with our stunning Metal Prints from Media Storehouse. This exquisite image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the magic of Swedish countryfolk dancing under the light of the Midnight Sun in the year 1901. Our high-quality Metal Prints showcase vibrant colors and exceptional detail, ensuring that every element of this timeless scene is beautifully preserved. Elevate your decor and transport yourself to a land of tradition and beauty with this captivating piece.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 41.2cm x 51.4cm (16.2" x 20.2")
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 essence of Midsummer Eve celebrations in rural Sweden in the year 1901. The long, golden evening hours of the summer solstice are depicted here as the Swedish countryfolk come together to dance beneath the magical light of the Midnight Sun. The scene is set in the idyllic countryside, with a quaint farmhouse and rolling hills in the background. The people, dressed in traditional folk costumes, are seen engaged in lively and joyful dance, their faces alight with merriment and connection to the land and its seasons. Midsummer, or St. John's Eve, has been an important traditional celebration in Sweden for centuries. It marks the longest day of the year and the turning point of the seasons, a time for giving thanks for the bountiful harvest and for celebrating the beauty and abundance of nature. The custom of dancing around a maypole, or "majstång," is a central part of the festivities, symbolizing the cycle of life and the renewal of the earth. This photograph, taken in 1901, offers a glimpse into the rich history and cultural traditions of Sweden's rural communities. The image captures the spirit of unity, joy, and connection to the land that has long been a part of Midsummer celebrations in this beautiful and historic country.
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