Fine Art Print : Phosphate Mine
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Phosphate Mine
Workers pushing railway wagons full of phosphate at a mine in Sfax, Tunisia, North Africa. Date: 1930s
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Chemicals Mine Muslim Phosphate Pushing Sfax Tunisia Tunisian Wagons
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating beauty of industry in the 1930s with our Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the evocative image of a Phosphate Mine from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the raw power and determination of workers as they push railway wagons full of phosphate in Sfax, Tunisia. This exquisitely detailed print, with its rich colors and striking composition, is a testament to the history and culture of North Africa's mining industry. Bring this captivating piece of history into your home or office and add depth and character to your space.
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 50.8cm x 37.5cm (20" x 14.8")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Phosphate Mine in Sfax, Tunisia during the 1930s. Located in North Africa, Tunisia's Phosphate industry was a significant contributor to the country's economy, and this image offers a glimpse into the daily lives of the Muslim workers who played a crucial role in its operation. The photograph shows a group of African men in traditional clothing, pushing railway wagons filled with phosphate through the dusty mine. The men, dressed in long, flowing robes and head coverings, are focused on their task, their faces expressing determination and resolve. In the background, the vast expanse of the mine stretches out, its raw, untamed beauty on full display. Phosphate, a valuable mineral used in the production of fertilizers and chemicals, was extracted from the ground using a labor-intensive process. The workers, many of whom were local residents, would manually dig up the phosphate-rich rock and load it onto the railway wagons for transport to processing plants. Despite the harsh conditions and demanding labor, the workers appeared proud of their contribution to the industry. The photograph offers a poignant reminder of the human element behind the production of essential chemicals and fertilizers, and the important role that workers played in the economic development of Tunisia during the 1930s.
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