Canvas Print : Washing Gold
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Washing Gold
Baskets containing freshly mined gold, being washed underneath water spouting from a pipe at a New Zealand gold mine. Date: early 1930s
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Media ID 7207709
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Baskets Freshly Metals Mine Mined Pipe Spouting Underneath Washed Washin G Zealand
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the rich history of gold mining into your home with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, titled "Washing Gold," taken in the early 1930s at a New Zealand gold mine, showcases baskets filled with freshly mined gold being washed beneath a water pipe. The intricate details of the rough-hewn baskets and the glint of gold in the water are brought to life through the high-quality canvas material and vibrant colors. Transform your space into a treasure trove of history with this unique and intriguing piece from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Prints Online."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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
1. Title: "Washing Gold: A Traditional Process at a New Zealand Mine, Early 1930s" In this evocative photograph, a group of miners are seen meticulously washing freshly mined gold beneath a pipe that spouts water in a New Zealand gold mine, dating back to the early 1930s. The scene exudes an aura of history and tradition, as the miners carefully sift through the baskets filled with the precious metal, separating the gold from the surrounding sediments. The water, clear and pristine, gushes out from the pipe, providing the essential means to clean the gold. The miners' expressions are focused and determined, their hands deftly moving the contents of the baskets, ensuring that every speck of gold is accounted for. The wooden planks beneath their feet and the rough-hewn walls of the mine add to the rustic charm of the image, transporting us back in time. The gold mining industry in New Zealand has a rich and storied history, with the country's gold rushes beginning in the mid-1800s. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the labor-intensive process of washing gold, which was a crucial step in the extraction and refining of the precious metal. The image serves as a testament to the perseverance and dedication of the miners, who risked their lives to unearth the precious metal that would change the course of New Zealand's history. This photograph, with its intriguing narrative and historical significance, is a captivating reminder of the human spirit and the allure of the precious metals that have shaped our world.
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