Canvas Print : West Indies sugar plantation
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West Indies sugar plantation
A sugar plantation in the West Indies, showing cultivation and harvesting of sugar cane, as well as a horse-powered sugar grinding mill. Date: 19th century
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Media ID 14118449
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Cane Canes Cultivation Donkey Grinding Harvest Harvesting Indies Machinery Manufacture Mill Plantation Powered Processing Sugar Worker
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the rich history of the West Indies into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. Featuring this stunning 19th century image of a sugar plantation from Mary Evans Prints Online, each print showcases the cultivation and harvesting of sugar cane, as well as a horse-powered sugar grinding mill. Our high-quality canvas prints are printed using archival inks and coated with a protective varnish, ensuring your artwork remains vibrant and preserved for years to come. Add this captivating piece to your decor and transport yourself to a bygone era.
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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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
1. Title: "A 19th Century West Indies Sugar Plantation: Cultivation, Harvest, and Grinding" This evocative photograph captures the essence of a 19th century sugar plantation in the West Indies, offering a glimpse into the rich history of sugar production during this period. The image showcases the intricate process of sugar cane cultivation, harvesting, and grinding, all powered by horses and human labor. In the foreground, a group of workers, dressed in simple clothing, are seen tending to the sugar canes. Their focused expressions and determined postures convey the hard work and dedication required to maintain the plantation. The canes themselves stretch towards the camera, their tall, green stalks reaching out like a sea of vegetation against the clear blue sky. The harvesting process is underway, with canes being loaded onto a donkey cart. The donkey, harnessed and ready to pull the cart, stands patiently nearby. In the background, a horse-powered sugar grinding mill dominates the scene. Its large, wooden wheels and intricate machinery indicate the industrial scale of sugar production during this era. The steam engine, a testament to the technological advancements of the time, is also visible, further emphasizing the importance of machinery in the sugar manufacturing process. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of sugar production in the West Indies during the 19th century. It highlights the labor-intensive nature of the industry, the reliance on horses and human labor, and the integration of machinery to enhance production. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the historical significance of sugar cultivation and the role it played in shaping the economic and social landscape of the West Indies.
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