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GM Coy Gold Mine, Johannesburg, South Africa
GM Coy Gold Mine, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Captioned Village Main Reef. Date: 1904
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Media ID 14204056
© The Wentworth Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Captioned Gauteng Johannesburg Main Mine Reef
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of South Africa's mining industry with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the iconic GM Coy Gold Mine in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, dated back to 1904. The Village Main Reef mine, as it was known, played a significant role in the country's gold rush era. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and add a touch of timeless elegance with our high-quality Fine Art Prints. Each print is carefully produced using archival-quality materials, ensuring your investment is a long-lasting and beautiful addition to your space.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.7cm (21" x 13.3")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken in the year 1904, presents a glimpse into the rich history of gold mining in Johannesburg, South Africa. The image depicts the Village Main Reef gold mine, located in the Gauteng region. At the time, the mine was a significant contributor to the burgeoning gold industry in South Africa, attracting miners from all corners of the world in search of fortune. The photograph offers a unique perspective of the mining operations at Village Main Reef, with its labyrinth of tunnels and shafts carved into the earth. The mine's infrastructure is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the miners and engineers who worked tirelessly to extract the precious metal from the depths of the earth. The landscape is dotted with the remnants of mining equipment, including the distinctive headframes and winding towers that were essential for hoisting miners and materials to and from the underground workings. The mine's surface facilities are surrounded by a bustling village, where miners and their families lived and worked. Despite the harsh conditions and the risks involved in gold mining, the Village Main Reef mine represented a beacon of opportunity for many. The discovery of gold in the Witwatersrand region of South Africa in the late 19th century had set off a gold rush, and the mines of Johannesburg became synonymous with wealth and prosperity. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the promise of gold drew people from all walks of life to the shores of South Africa. It serves as a reminder of the rich history and the indelible impact that gold mining has had on the region and its people.
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