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Canvas Print : PICKING COTTON, 1867. Field hands picking cotton on the Buena Vista cotton plantation in Clarke County, Alabama. Colored engraving, 1867
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PICKING COTTON, 1867. Field hands picking cotton on the Buena Vista cotton plantation in Clarke County, Alabama. Colored engraving, 1867
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Media ID 7505313
1867 Buena Vista Cotton Farm Farmer Farming Field Harvest Latin America Mesoamerica Overseer Picking Plantation Reconstruction Rural South East
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring the captivating image, "Picking Cotton, 1867" by The Granger Collection. This vintage engraving, originally published in 1867, transports you to the Buena Vista cotton plantation in Clarke County, Alabama. Witness the field hands diligently picking cotton under the warm southern sun. Our high-quality canvas prints bring history to life in stunning detail, making this a perfect addition to any home or office. Relive the past with this timeless piece of American history.
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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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.
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PICKING COTTON, 1867 - A Glimpse into the Daily Life of Field Hands on a Southern Cotton Plantation
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. This colored engraving from 1867 transports us back in time to the Buena Vista cotton plantation in Clarke County, Alabama. The image captures a significant moment in American history during the era of Reconstruction. In this scene, we witness field hands diligently picking cotton under the scorching sun. The picture showcases an essential aspect of rural life and farming practices in the South during that period. It offers a poignant reminder of the labor-intensive nature of cotton cultivation and its deep ties to slavery's legacy. African American workers can be seen toiling away alongside their overseer, highlighting their crucial role in sustaining these plantations. The artist's attention to detail allows us to appreciate both the vastness of the fields and the individual efforts made by each worker. Their resilience is evident as they navigate row after row, gathering fluffy white bolls with care and precision. This print serves as a historical artifact that sheds light on daily life within this agricultural community while also acknowledging its complex social context. It invites contemplation about America's past and encourages reflection on how far we have come since then. Through this artwork, we are reminded not only of our shared history but also of our responsibility to ensure equality for all individuals who contribute tirelessly towards building prosperous societies worldwide.
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