The simple life in Cyprus where the taxi is unknown
Creator:
Cleaver, Reginald (1870-1954)
Publisher:
The Graphic
Date:
1913--09--13
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Inscriptions:
Printed below image: THE SIMPLE LIFE IN CYPRUS: WHERE THE TAXI IS UNKNOWN
Description:
This image is an example of the orientalization of Cyprus by the British. The means of transport presented, the taxi, is a mere cart, usually drawn by oxen, but in this case, drawn by a horse. The passengers, two elegant British ladies are seated on the wooden planks of the cart and a well dressed British gentleman with a stiff white collar assists a third passenger onboard. One man wears a turban, while other figures look on in amusement from the shadows. Whether this is imaginary or not is difficult to assess. What is obvious are the intentions of the British artist who wanted to present Cyprus as the back of beyond, where nothing like British transport existed
Dimensions:
39 x 28 cm
Signature(s):
Signed bottom left: Reginald Cleaver
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Identifier:
PNT-00666
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Rights Holder:
© Costas and Rita Severis Foundation
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