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African labourers lined up to receive their wages
African labourers on a farm or plantation lined up to receive their wages. Date: 1950s
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Media ID 23266248
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Climate Colonialism Desk Labourers Lined Payment Pith Plantation Queue Queuing Receive Sepia Wages Waiting
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection of African History Poster Prints from Media Storehouse, brought to you in partnership with Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the essence of a bygone era, depicting African labourers lined up on a farm or plantation, eagerly awaiting their hard-earned wages during the 1950s. Each high-quality print is a testament to historical authenticity, transporting you to a time of rich cultural heritage and significant social change. Add this striking piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office space.
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 Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment in the annals of colonial history, as African laborers patiently queue to receive their wages on a plantation in the 1950s. The scene is set in the blistering heat of the tropical climate, with the sun casting long shadows over the parched earth. The laborers, dressed in tattered clothing, stand in a disciplined line, their faces etched with the weariness of a long day's work. At the head of the queue, a white man in a pith helmet and crisp linen suit leans over a wooden desk, meticulously going through a ledger, ensuring each laborer is paid the correct amount. The power dynamic between the white man and the African laborers is palpable, a stark reminder of the unequal relationship that defined the colonial era. The image, with its sepia tones and timeless quality, transports us back to a bygone era, inviting us to reflect on the complex and often troubled history of colonialism and its enduring impact on the lives of millions.
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