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Chinese tea farmers using monkeys to gather tea leaves
Chinese tea farmers using monkeys to gather tea leaves, Camellia sinensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1821
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Ackermann Arts Camellia Farmers Fermented Gather Monkeys Regency Repository Rudolph Sinensis Treading
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the rich history and culture of Chinese tea production with this captivating fine art print from Media Storehouse. Featuring an intriguing image from Mary Evans Picture Library, this handcoloured copperplate engraving dated back to 1821 depicts Chinese tea farmers skillfully utilizing monkeys to gather tea leaves. This unique and fascinating representation of traditional tea harvesting practices is a must-have for tea lovers, history enthusiasts, and art collectors alike. Bring a piece of the past into your home or office with this exquisite and authentic work of art.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 36.7cm (20" x 14.4")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
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This handcoloured copperplate engraving, titled "Chinese Tea Farmers Using Monkeys to Gather Tea Leaves," is an intriguing glimpse into the traditional tea production process in China during the early 19th century. The image, taken from Rudolph Ackermann's Repository of Arts, published in London in 1821, showcases a scene of Chinese tea farmers collaborating with monkeys to collect tea leaves from the Camellia sinensis plant. In the image, a group of farmers are seen sitting on the ground, their baskets at the ready, as monkeys tread on the tea bushes, releasing the tender leaves which fall into the farmers' baskets below. This method of tea leaf collection, known as "monkey-picking," was believed to produce high-quality tea due to the gentle touch of the monkeys, which minimized leaf damage. The tea leaves, once collected, were then fermented and processed to create the coveted Chinese green tea, or "cha." The tea leaves were carefully sorted, withered, and pan-fired to stop the oxidation process, resulting in the distinctive flavor and aroma of Chinese green tea. This charming engraving offers a unique perspective into the Regency-era fascination with the exotic, and the intricate and labor-intensive process of tea production in China. The handcoloured details add depth and vibrancy to the image, transporting us to a time and place far removed from our modern world.
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