Canvas Print : West Indies / Jamaica

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West Indies / Jamaica

KINGSTON Harbour Street, at the junction with King Street

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Media ID 575324

© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10012569

1835 Indies Jamaica Junction Kingston

20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print

Discover the vibrant colors and rich culture of Jamaica with our stunning Canvas Prints from the Media Storehouse range, featuring the captivating image "West Indies / Jamaica" by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This iconic photograph, showcasing the bustling Harbour Street at the junction with King Street in Kingston, is a beautiful representation of the island's rich history and vibrant energy. Each Canvas Print is expertly crafted with high-quality materials, ensuring a long-lasting and eye-catching addition to any home or office space. Bring the tropical beauty of Jamaica into your living environment with this stunning piece of art.

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 evocative photograph captures the bustling scene at the historic junction of Harbour and King Streets in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1835. The image transports us back in time to an era of colonial rule and vibrant cultural exchange. The West Indies, a collection of islands in the Caribbean Sea, were a prized possession of the British Empire, and Jamaica, its largest and most populous island, was a hub of economic activity. At the heart of the photograph, we see the busy harbor, where ships from around the world docked to trade goods such as sugar, rum, and coffee. The ships' masts and rigging create a maze of lines and shapes against the blue sky, while the bustling activity on the dock is a testament to the thriving commercial exchange that took place here. To the left of the photograph, we see King Street, the main thoroughfare of Kingston, which was lined with grand colonial buildings, shops, and residences. The people in the photograph, dressed in the fashion of the time, go about their daily business, from selling produce at the market to loading and unloading cargo from the ships. The historical significance of this photograph extends beyond the economic activity that took place here. It also represents a time of cultural exchange, as people from Africa, Europe, and the Americas came together to form a unique and vibrant community. The influence of African culture is evident in the music, language, and traditions that continue to define Jamaica to this day. This photograph is a precious reminder of Jamaica's rich history and the vibrant cultural exchange that took place here in the 19th century. It invites us to explore the stories of the people who lived and worked in this bustling harbor town and to appreciate the enduring legacy of Jamaica's past.

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