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Fine Art Print : Street life in Dakar, Senegal
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Street life in Dakar, Senegal
Life in a rural street in Dakar, the capital of Senegal (then French West Africa). Date: circa 1906
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Media ID 14403369
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Afrique Cities Dakar Occidentale Roads Senegal Senegalese
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the vibrant world of Dakar, Senegal with this exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports you back in time to a bustling rural street in the heart of the city, circa 1906. Witness the rich tapestry of life unfold as people go about their daily routines, evoking a sense of history and culture that is both timeless and intriguing. Add this stunning piece to your collection and bring the beauty and energy of Dakar into your home or office.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 34.3cm (21" x 13.5")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the vibrant street life in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal during the early 1900s, when it was still a part of French West Africa. The image transports us back in time, offering a glimpse into the daily routines and interactions of the Senegalese people. The narrow, dusty street is lined with simple mud-brick houses, their flat roofs dotted with pots and satellite dishes. Women in colorful boubou wraps and men in traditional Senegalese dress go about their business, engaging in conversation or haggling over goods. Children, dressed in tattered clothes, play and laugh in the streets, while a young boy carries a heavy load on his head. A woman, her face etched with the lines of age and experience, sells fresh produce from a basket on the ground. Men sit on low stools, sipping tea and smoking pipes, their eyes following the comings and goings of the bustling street. The scene is one of activity and energy, with the sounds of voices, laughter, and the clatter of pots and pans filling the air. The streets of Dakar, then known as the "Paris of Africa," were a melting pot of cultures, with influences from France, Portugal, and the various African ethnic groups. Despite the challenges and hardships of life in the 1900s, the people of Dakar managed to maintain their rich cultural traditions and resilient spirit. This photograph is a testament to their strength and the vibrancy of life in this historic African city.
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