Canvas Print > Granger Art on Demand > What's New
Canvas Print : PUERTO RICO: TOBACCO, 1942. Tobacco leaves drying on a line in the vicinity of Barranquitas
Canvas Prints From Granger
PUERTO RICO: TOBACCO, 1942. Tobacco leaves drying on a line in the vicinity of Barranquitas
PUERTO RICO: TOBACCO, 1942.
Tobacco leaves drying on a line in the vicinity of Barranquitas, Puerto Rico. Photograph by Jack Delano, January 1942
Granger holds millions of images spanning more than 25,000 years of world history, from before the Stone Age to the dawn of the Space Age
Media ID 13215753
1942 Caribbean Crop Delano Drying Farming Hanging Harvest Jack January Latin America Latin American Leaf New Deal Plant Plantation Puerto Rican Puerto Rico Tobacco
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the rich history and culture of Puerto Rico into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning image, titled "PUERTO RICO: TOBACCO, 1942," captures the essence of the island's agricultural heritage. Photographed by Jack Delano in January 1942, the image showcases tobacco leaves drying on a line in the picturesque town of Barranquitas. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted using premium materials, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail. Relive the past with this captivating piece of art that adds character and charm to any decor.
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 76.2cm (20" x 30")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures a timeless scene in the heart of Puerto Rico's tobacco industry. Taken by renowned photographer Jack Delano in January 1942, it showcases the meticulous process of drying tobacco leaves on a line near Barranquitas. In this image, rows upon rows of vibrant green tobacco leaves hang gracefully from lines, creating an enchanting visual symphony against the backdrop of the Caribbean landscape. The midday sun casts its warm rays upon these delicate crops, intensifying their rich hues and emphasizing their importance to the local economy. Delano's lens skillfully immortalizes this moment in time when farming was not just a means of survival but also an art form. Each leaf represents countless hours of laborious work and generations' worth of agricultural knowledge passed down through Puerto Rico's history. The significance of this photograph extends beyond its aesthetic appeal; it serves as a testament to the resilience and ingenuity found within Puerto Rican communities during challenging times. This snapshot is part of a larger collection commissioned under President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal program, which aimed to document American life during the Great Depression. As we gaze at this remarkable print today, let us appreciate both its artistic merit and historical value. It reminds us that even amidst adversity, there is beauty to be found in nature's bounty and human perseverance alike.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
