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Washing Baby, Guinea
A mother from Guinea bathes her baby, exciting her older child to alarm or envy ?
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14"x11" Photo Print
Experience the rich cultural connections of this beautiful moment with our exquisite print from the Media Storehouse range. Featuring the captivating image "Washing Baby, Guinea" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, this photograph showcases a mother from Guinea tenderly bathing her baby, igniting curiosity and wonder in her older child. Bring the authenticity of this heartwarming scene into your home or office with our premium quality photographic prints, perfect for adding depth and meaning to any space.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
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
This evocative image captures a moment of daily life in Guinea, West Africa, in 1836. In the photograph, a mother lovingly bathes her young infant in a large wooden tub, surrounded by the simple yet functional accouterments of her home. The scene is serene and tender, yet the expression on the face of the older child standing nearby suggests a complex emotional undercurrent. The older child, dressed in simple clothing typical of the region, watches intently as her mother cares for her younger sibling. Her gaze is fixed on the baby, her small hands clenched at her sides. Is she feeling a sense of excitement at the prospect of sharing in this intimate moment with her mother and sibling? Or is she experiencing a pang of alarm or envy, aware that her turn for her mother's attention will soon come to an end? The historical context of this photograph adds an additional layer of intrigue. Taken in 1836, it offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of a community in Africa during a time when European colonialism was beginning to encroach upon the continent. The simple, unadorned setting and the mother's traditional attire serve as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage that was soon to be disrupted by the forces of imperialism. Despite the passage of time and the many changes that have since taken place, this image remains a powerful reminder of the universal bonds of motherhood and the complex emotions that can arise within families. It invites us to reflect on the ways in which the experiences of mothers and children have shaped the human story throughout history, and to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the world around us.
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