Poster Print : The Silk Road - Camel Train in Soviet Central Asia
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The Silk Road - Camel Train in Soviet Central Asia
The Silk Road - Camel Train in Soviet Central Asia, crossing the desert. Date: 1933
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Media ID 11552338
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Camel Camels Crosses Crossing Desert Kyrgyzstan Orient Route Silk Soviet Trader Trading Turkestan Turkmenistan Uzbekistan
20x30 inch Poster Print
Discover the rich history and culture of the ancient Silk Road with our stunning poster prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, "The Silk Road - Camel Train in Soviet Central Asia," takes you back in time to 1933, showcasing a camel train crossing the desert in Soviet Central Asia. The intriguing scene, brought to you by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a mesmerizing reminder of the incredible journeys and exchanges that once took place along this legendary trade route. Add this beautiful and evocative poster to your collection and bring the mysteries of the Silk Road right into your home or office.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 76.8cm x 10cm (30.2" x 3.9")
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
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 essence of the ancient Silk Road as it traversed the vast deserts of Soviet Central Asia in 1933. The camel train, laden with goods, makes its way across the arid landscape, a sight that would have been familiar to traders and travelers for centuries. The Silk Road, a network of trade routes connecting the East and West, played a crucial role in the economic, cultural, and historical exchange between the civilizations of Asia and Europe. The camels, with their humped backs and resilient demeanor, were the preferred mode of transport in the harsh desert conditions. The traders, dressed in traditional attire, sit atop the camels, their faces shielded from the sun by turbans or wide-brimmed hats. The train, stretching into the distance, carries a diverse cargo, from precious silks and spices to ceramics and textiles. The photograph, taken in the early Soviet era, offers a glimpse into the rich history of Central Asia, a region that has been at the crossroads of various cultures and empires for millennia. The Silk Road, which passed through modern-day Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkestan, and Turkmenistan, was a vital artery of trade and cultural exchange, linking the Orient and the Occident. The photograph also serves as a reminder of the enduring spirit of human endeavor and the ingenuity of ancient traders who braved the harsh desert conditions to ply their trade. The Silk Road, with its myriad stories and legends, continues to fascinate scholars, travelers, and adventurers alike, and remains an important part of our shared cultural heritage.
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