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Madagascar - Tuamasina (Tamatave) - The Market
Madagascar - Tuamasina (Tamatave) - The Market Date: circa 1906
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Media ID 20163447
© Bubblepunk / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Covered Madagascan Madagascar Malagasy Marche Nation Tamatave Toamasina Tuamasina
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the vibrant colors and rich culture of Madagascar's Tuamasina (Tamatave) market into your home with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This beautiful image, captured circa 1906, showcases the bustling marketplace teeming with locals selling fresh produce, textiles, and handcrafted goods. The intricate details and authentic atmosphere are sure to captivate your senses and transport you to this exotic destination. Order your Canvas Print today and add a touch of adventure to your 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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 76.2cm x 49cm (30" x 19.3")
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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This evocative photograph captures the bustling energy of the covered market in Tuamasina, also known as Tamatave, Madagascar, circa 1906. Located on the eastern coast of this unique island nation in the Indian Ocean, Tuamasina was a major port city and a hub of trade during the early 1900s. The market, known locally as "le Marche," was a vibrant gathering place where Malagasy people from surrounding villages came to buy and sell fresh produce, textiles, and other goods. The image reveals a rich tapestry of sights, sounds, and smells. Vendors display their wares on mats or in baskets, while customers haggle over prices and exchange friendly banter. The market's covered roof provides shelter from the tropical sun, but the open sides allow for a breeze to circulate, keeping the atmosphere lively. The Malagasy people, dressed in colorful clothing, interact with each other and the photographer, who captures the moment with a sense of respect and curiosity. The market's diverse offerings reflect the island's rich cultural heritage, which blends African, Arab, European, and Asian influences. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the daily life of a community that has long been shaped by trade and cultural exchange. Today, Tuamasina remains an important commercial center and a testament to the resilience and vibrancy of the Malagasy people.
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