Fine Art Print : Communist China - farm workers in discussion
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Communist China - farm workers in discussion
Communist China - farm workers in discussion. They are probably educated people from a town or city, forced to do manual work, in this case fruit picking, during the Cultural Revolution.
circa 1960s
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Media ID 14396132
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Agricultural Agriculture Badge Booklet Communism Communist Crops Cultural Discussion Educated Manual Peoples Picking Propaganda Revolution Worker
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our captivating selection from the Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection. This Fine Art Print showcases a poignant moment in Communist China during the 1960s, as educated individuals, once urban dwellers, engage in a thoughtful discussion amongst themselves while participating in manual labor – fruit picking – during the Cultural Revolution. This evocative image offers a unique glimpse into a significant historical period, making it an intriguing addition to any home or office space. Embrace the rich history and intrigue of the past with this exquisite piece from the Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Communist China - Farm Workers in Discussion: A Snapshot of the Cultural Revolution's Rural Reality This evocative photograph captures a moment of respite for a group of educated individuals, likely urbanites, during their forced labor in a fruit field during China's Cultural Revolution in the 1960s. The Cultural Revolution, which lasted from 1966 to 1976, was a tumultuous period in Chinese history marked by political upheaval, social turmoil, and mass campaigns aimed at purging perceived counter-revolutionaries and promoting Maoist ideology. These individuals, adorned with their red badges of the People's Republic of China, appear deep in conversation, their expressions revealing a range of emotions from intense focus to lighthearted amusement. The backdrop of the lush, fertile land and ripe crops underscores the paradox of their situation - educated urbanites, once privileged members of society, now toiling in the rural countryside as part of the state's campaign to "send down" intellectuals to the countryside for re-education through manual labor. The propaganda booklet in the foreground serves as a reminder of the state's omnipresence and the ideological indoctrination that was an integral part of this period. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the human stories of the Cultural Revolution, revealing the complexities and contradictions of a society in the throes of revolutionary change.
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