Canvas Print : Insects / Locusts
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Insects / Locusts
Iowa farmers light smoke-fires hoping to save their crops from a swarm of locusts
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Media ID 573289
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1874 Crops Farmers Fires Hoping Iowa Locusts Save Swarm
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Insects / Locusts" canvas print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the intensity of nature as Iowa farmers battle against a relentless swarm of locusts. The air is thick with the buzzing drone of the insects, and the farmers' desperate attempts to save their crops through the use of smoke-fires only adds to the urgency of the scene. This stunning canvas print is a testament to the resilience of humankind and the raw power of nature. Bring this captivating moment into your home or office as a conversation starter and a reminder of the beauty and challenges of the natural world.
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
This print captures a pivotal moment in history, as Iowa farmers desperately try to save their crops from a menacing swarm of locusts in 1874. The image shows the farmers lighting smoke-fires in a last-ditch effort to ward off the relentless insects that threaten to decimate their livelihoods.
The scene is fraught with tension and urgency, as the farmers work tirelessly to protect their fields from the impending devastation. The billowing smoke rises into the air, creating an eerie yet hopeful atmosphere as they fight against nature's forces.
In this snapshot of time, we are reminded of the resilience and determination of those who rely on the land for sustenance. The struggles faced by these farmers serve as a testament to the unpredictable challenges that come with agricultural life, where one must constantly adapt and innovate in order to survive.
Through this historical photograph, we are transported back to a time when survival depended on quick thinking and resourcefulness. It serves as a poignant reminder of our interconnectedness with nature and the delicate balance that must be maintained in order to thrive. Mary Evans Picture Library has captured not just an image, but a story of perseverance and hope amidst adversity.
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