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Barefoot boy with mattock, Sierra Leone
A barefoot West African farm boy pauses from working on a smallholding outside Freetown, Sierra Leone. He wears a crucifix on his forehead and carries a heavy digging mattock Date: circa 1982
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Media ID 19534427
© Philip Dunn / Mary Evans Picture Library
1982 Agriculture Bare Barefoot Crucifix Cultivate Cultivation Digging Eighties Feet Foot Hard Jungle Leone Planting Sierra Soil Tilling Toil
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the evocative spirit of West Africa into your home with our exquisite Canvas Print of a Barefoot Boy with Mattock, captured in Sierra Leone. This stunning image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a moment of respite for a hardworking farm boy. His bare feet connect him to the earth, while the mattock at his side symbolizes his dedication to the land. The addition of a crucifix on his forehead adds a layer of depth and mystery to this powerful photograph, taken circa 1982. Our high-quality Canvas Prints are sure to become a cherished piece of art in any room, adding warmth and character with their rich colors and textured finish.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
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.
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This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the essence of rural life in Sierra Leone during the 1980s. The image depicts a young West African boy, barefoot and dressed in tattered clothing, taking a moment's respite from his laborious work on a smallholding just outside the capital city of Freetown. With a heavy digging mattock slung over his shoulder, the boy's lean frame and concentrated expression speak to the physical demands of cultivating the land in this tropical climate. Despite the harsh conditions, the boy's faith is evident in the crucifix affixed to his forehead. This devotional practice, known as "painting the mark," is a common tradition among many West African farmers and is believed to bring protection and blessings during the rigors of farming. The lush jungle backdrop and the rich, dark soil provide a stark contrast to the boy's bare feet, which are calloused from years of working the land. The scene is one of toil and determination, as the boy continues to labor to provide for himself and his community. This poignant portrait offers a glimpse into the daily life of a hard-working farmer in Sierra Leone during the 1980s, a time when agriculture remained a crucial aspect of the country's economy and livelihoods. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience and resourcefulness of rural communities in the face of adversity.
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