Poster Print : Maize farm and windmill, Sao Miguel Island, Azores
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Maize farm and windmill, Sao Miguel Island, Azores
Maize farm and windmill, Sao Miguel Island, Azores, Atlantic Ocean. Date: circa 1908
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Media ID 14397193
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Acores Atlantic Azores Isles Maize Michael Miguel Portuguese Roof Straw Thatched Windmill Windmills
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Bring the enchanting beauty of Sao Miguel Island's maize farm and windmill to your home or office with our exquisite poster prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, taken circa 1908, showcases the picturesque landscape of the Azores, with rolling hills of golden maize fields and a traditional windmill standing tall against the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean. Our high-quality poster prints, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, are perfect for adding a touch of natural charm and timeless elegance to any space. Experience the serene tranquility of this idyllic scene every day with a Media Storehouse poster print.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 19.4cm (11.9" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
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 photograph, taken circa 1908, transports us back in time to the beautiful Maize farm and windmill on Sao Miguel Island in the Azores. Located in the heart of the Atlantic Ocean, the Azores archipelago is a breathtaking collection of nine volcanic islands, each with its unique charm and character. In this image, the verdant maize farm stretches out before us, its lush green rows reaching towards the horizon. The farmland is dotted with traditional thatched-roof buildings, their straw exteriors a testament to the simple yet effective farming methods of the time. At the center of the scene, a solitary windmill stands tall and proud, its sails turning gently in the breeze. The windmill, a symbol of the islands' reliance on the elements for survival, is a reminder of the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the Portuguese settlers who first arrived on these shores in the 15th century. The people in the photograph, dressed in traditional attire, are likely tending to the farm or maintaining the windmill, their faces etched with the hard work and determination that comes with rural life. The serene beauty of this scene is a stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of modern life. It invites us to take a moment to appreciate the simple pleasures of rural living and the connection between the land, the people, and the natural world. This photograph is a treasure trove of history, culture, and natural beauty, and a reminder of the rich heritage of the Azores islands.
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