Metal Print : Santa Anita Canal, Mexico
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Santa Anita Canal, Mexico
Santa Anita Canal, Mexico, a place used for chinampa-based agriculture. Chinampa is a method of ancient Mesoamerican agriculture which used small, rectangle-shaped areas of fertile arable land (often artificial islands) to grow crops on the shallow lake beds in the Valley of Mexico. This card shows one of the traditional flat-bottomed canoes on the canal. Today, the canal and the chinampas at Santa Anita have vanished, but a metro station on the site has a man in his canoe (identical to the one depicted here) as its symbol. Date: circa 1905
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Agricultural Agriculture Anita Based Bottom Canal Canoe Flat Growing Lakes Mexico Punting Punts System
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Bring the rich history and vibrant colors of Mexico's Santa Anita Canal into your home with our stunning Media Storehouse Metal Prints. This exquisite image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the unique charm of chinampa-based agriculture along the Santa Anita Canal. Each metal print is meticulously crafted to bring out the intricate details and true-to-life colors of this captivating scene. Perfect for adding a touch of world culture to any decor, these high-quality metal prints are waterproof, scratch-resistant, and designed to last a lifetime. Order yours today and enjoy the beauty of Santa Anita Canal, Mexico, every day.
Our Metal Prints feature rounded corners and rear fixings for easy wall mounting. Images are directly printed onto a lightweight, high quality 5mm thick, durable metallic surface for a vivid and vibrant finish. Available in 2 sizes, 28x35cm (14x11) and 50x40cm (20x16). The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 23.4cm (14" x 9.2")
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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
Santa Anita Canal, Mexico: A Glimpse into the Past of Chinampa-Based Agriculture This evocative photograph captures the essence of traditional chinampa agriculture in Mexico, as practiced around the Santa Anita Canal in the early 1900s. The Santa Anita Canal, located in the Valley of Mexico, was once a vital part of the ancient Mesoamerican agricultural system. Chinampa farming, which translates to 'floating gardens,' is an ingenious method that involved creating small, rectangle-shaped areas of fertile arable land on the shallow lake beds. These artificial islands, often no larger than an acre, were built by piling up layers of mud, organic matter, and silt, creating a rich, nutrient-dense soil ideal for growing crops. In this image, we see a man skillfully navigating one of the flat-bottomed canoes, a common mode of transportation for farmers working on the chinampas. The canoe's flat bottom allows for easy maneuvering on the shallow water, while the long pole, or 'punt,' in the man's hand helps propel him forward. This method of punting was essential for tending to the crops and transporting goods between the islands. Unfortunately, the Santa Anita Canal and the chinampas that once thrived there have largely vanished. Today, a metro station on the site pays homage to this rich agricultural history with a symbol of a man in a canoe identical to the one depicted here. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the past, providing a reminder of the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the ancient Mesoamerican people and their agricultural practices.
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