Fine Art Print : Mother and Baby - Village, Sierra Leone, West Africa
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Mother and Baby - Village, Sierra Leone, West Africa
Mother and Baby - Village, Sierra Leone, West Africa Date: circa 1930s
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Media ID 14409396
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Fronds Leone Oct16 Palm Protectorate Sierra
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the heartwarming connection between a mother and her baby in this beautiful fine art print from the Media Storehouse collection, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. Captured in the 1930s in Sierra Leone, West Africa, this timeless image invites you to pause and appreciate the universal bond between mothers and their children. Add this exquisite piece to your home decor and let its charm bring a sense of warmth and tranquility to any room.
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 33.3cm x 53.3cm (13.1" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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
This evocative photograph captures the tender moment between a mother and her newborn baby in a rural village in Sierra Leone, West Africa, circa 1930s. The image transports us back in time, offering a glimpse into the daily life of an African community during the British Protectorate era. The mother, dressed in traditional attire, cradles her baby gently in her arms, her expression filled with love and protection. The baby, swaddled in cloth and wrapped in palm fronds, gazes up at her mother with innocent curiosity. Surrounding them is the simple yet charming setting of their humble abode, a thatched-roof hut with palm fronds adorning the walls. The scene is further enhanced by the lush greenery and the vibrant colors of the palm fronds, adding a sense of warmth and tranquility to the image. The village in the background, with its collection of huts and palm trees, completes the idyllic picture of rural African life. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the universal bond between mother and child, transcending time and place. It offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the lives of people in a far-off land, providing a window into a world that may seem distant and unfamiliar to us today. The image is a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit, and the enduring power of love and connection.
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