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Loading the Oranges at Cape Town, from the series Summer's Oranges from South Africa (colour litho)
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Loading the Oranges at Cape Town, from the series Summer's Oranges from South Africa (colour litho)
MAN464550 Loading the Oranges at Cape Town, from the series Summer's Oranges from South Africa (colour litho) by Kortright, Guy (1877-1948); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Commissioned by the Empire Marketing Board and printed by Waterlow & Sons Ltd for HMSO;
Manchester Art Gallery holds a fascinating collection of artist-designed posters, Commissioned by the British government's Empire Marketing Board between 1926 and 1933. The EMB's main function was to increase sales of Empire-grown and Empire-made goods throughout Great Britain, its Dominions and its Colonies. One aspect of its activities was a poster campaign that was designed to turn Britons into Empire-conscious consumers.
Over 200 posters were acquired by Manchester Art Gallery in the 1930s. The posters strong images illustrate the Empire's people, places and products. However, for a contemporary audience, the posters sometimes express uncomfortable beliefs and raise difficult questions about the legacies of the Empire today.); © Manchester Art Gallery
Media ID 32133520
© Manchester Art Gallery / Bridgeman Images
Boxes British Empire Cape Town City Scape Coast Line Colony Docks Empire Marketing Board Export Exporting Goods Landmark Loading Oranges Produce Seas Seawater Shipping South African Table Mountain Townscape Vintage Poster City Overview City Scene Coast Scene Means Of Conveyance
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This vibrant print titled "Loading the Oranges at Cape Town" captures a bustling scene from the series Summer's Oranges from South Africa. Created by Guy Kortright, a renowned artist of his time, this colour lithograph is housed in the prestigious Manchester Art Gallery in the UK. Commissioned by the Empire Marketing Board and printed by Waterlow & Sons Ltd for HMSO, this artwork holds historical significance. The Empire Marketing Board was established to promote sales of goods produced within the British Empire across Great Britain, its Dominions, and Colonies. As part of their campaign, they commissioned various artists to design posters that would encourage Britons to support empire-made products. Manchester Art Gallery boasts an impressive collection of these artist-designed posters acquired during the 1930s. These powerful images depict people, places, and products representing different aspects of the vast British Empire. However, when viewed through a contemporary lens, some posters may evoke uncomfortable beliefs or raise challenging questions about the legacies left behind by imperialism. The captivating image captured in this particular lithograph showcases workers loading oranges onto ships at Cape Town harbor. It not only highlights South Africa's rich agricultural heritage but also serves as a reminder of how trade and commerce played significant roles within imperial networks. Displayed proudly at Manchester Art Gallery under Bridgeman Images' copyright license, this print offers viewers an opportunity to reflect on both historical narratives and present-day discussions surrounding colonialism's impact on our society today.
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