Fine Art Print : General view of Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa
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General view of Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa
General view of Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa, around the time of the Empire Exhibition, showing a football ground, the offices of British General Electric, and cyanide dumps from mining in the distance. Date: circa 1936
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Media ID 14371000
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Cyanide Dump Dumps Gosse Horace Johannesburg Mine Mines Mining Pile Piles Poison Poisonous Roof Roofs Soil Southern Toxic Transvaal 1936
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the rich history and vibrant energy of Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa with our stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes you back in time to around the era of the Empire Exhibition. Witness the bustling cityscape, featuring the offices of British General Electric and a lively football ground. Bring the timeless charm of Johannesburg into your home or office with this exquisite, rights managed print. Order now and add a touch of history and culture to your space.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 53.3cm x 34.1cm (21" x 13.4")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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
This evocative photograph captures the general view of Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa, during the 1930s, around the time of the Empire Exhibition. The image showcases a bustling urban landscape, with a football ground in the foreground, symbolizing the city's vibrant community life. In the mid-ground, the modern offices of British General Electric stand tall, their sleek roofs reflecting the sun's rays. As the eyes wander beyond the cityscape, the stark reality of Johannesburg's industrial past comes into focus. In the distance, ominous cyanide dumps from the gold mines can be seen, their piles of toxic soil a grim reminder of the heavy price paid for the city's prosperity. The use of cyanide in gold mining was a common practice during this era, but its poisonous nature posed a significant threat to both the environment and the health of the local population. This photograph, taken around 1936, offers a unique glimpse into the complexities of Johannesburg during the 1930s. The contrast between the city's industrial progress and the environmental consequences of that progress is a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by urban centers during this period. The image is attributed to Horace Gosse or Gillman, two renowned photographers of the time, but it is not clear which one captured this particular scene. Regardless, this photograph stands as an important historical document, shedding light on the intricate relationship between industry, urbanization, and the environment in Johannesburg during the 1930s.
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