Harris Bros Co Collection

Merthyr Tydvil, c1896. Artist: Harris Bros & Co
Merthyr Tydvil, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Maceo Street, Camaguey, Cuba, 1944. [Harris Bros Co. Havana, Cuba, 1908]

Obispo Street, Habana, c1910. [Harris Bros Co. Havana, Cuba, c1910]

Train Load of Sugar Cane, Cuba, 1911. [Harris Bros. Co. Havana, Cuba, 1911]

Typical Fishing Village, Cuba, 1912. [Harris Bros. Co. Havana, Cuba, 1912]

Cuban Pack Train, c1910. [Harris Bros. Co. Havana, Cuba, c1910]

Warehouse of Leaf Tobacco, Havana, Cuba, c1910
Warehouse of Leaf Tobacco, Havana, Cuba, 1944. [Harris Bros. Co. Havana, Cuba, c1910]

Cuban Fruit Peddler, c1908. [Harris Bros. Co. Havana, Cuba, c1908]

El Prado, Birds Eye View, Havana, Cuba, 1911. [Harris Bros Co. Havana, Cuba, 1911]

Bone Pile, Cuban Cemetery, c1910. [Harris Bros, Co. Havana, Cuba]

Sugar Mill, Cuba, c1913. [Harris Bros. Co. Havana, Cuba]

Cuban Fruit Store, c1910. [Harris Bros Co. Havana, Cuba]

Sugar Mill, Cuba, c1910. [Harris Bros. Co. Havana, Cuba]

Warehouse of Leaf Tobacco, Havana, Cuba, c1910s
Warehouse of Leaf Tobacco, Havana, Cuba. [Harris Bros. Co. Havana, Cuba], 1910s

Reader in Cigar Factory, Havana, Cuba, c1910s
Reader in Cigar Factory, Havana, Cuba. Readers are a traditional feature of Cuban cigar factories where the reader, often someone with radio experience, reads the news

Wharf Scene, Havana, Cuba, 1910. [Harris Bros. Co. Havana, Cuba], 1910s

American Consulate, Santiago de Cuba, c1911. Santiago de Cuba has long been considered the second most important city in Cuba after Havana, and still remains the second largest. [Harris Bros. Co

The City of Havana, Cuba, across the Bay, c1930. [Harris Bros. Co. Havana, Cuba]

A Cuban ox team, early 20th century. Artist: Harris Bros & Co
A Cuban ox team, early 20th century

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"Harris Bros & Co: Capturing the Essence of Cuba's Rich Heritage" Step back in time with Harris Bros & Co, a renowned artist duo whose captivating artwork transports us to various corners of Cuba. From the bustling streets of Merthyr Tydvil in 1896 to the vibrant Maceo Street in Camaguey in 1944, their masterpieces encapsulate the essence and beauty of this enchanting island. In their stunning painting titled "Obispo Street, Habana, " circa 1910, Harris Bros & Co skillfully depict the lively atmosphere and architectural grandeur that once graced Havana's historic heart. The viewer is transported to a bygone era where horse-drawn carriages traversed cobblestone streets lined with charming buildings. Another remarkable piece showcases a train loaded with sugar cane against a backdrop of lush Cuban landscapes. Painted in 1911, this artwork captures not only the importance of sugar production but also highlights the country's rich agricultural heritage. Harris Bros & Co had an eye for capturing everyday life as well. Their painting depicting a typical fishing village from 1912 brings to life scenes filled with colorful boats bobbing on crystal-clear waters while local fishermen go about their daily routines. The artists' attention to detail extends beyond landscapes and villages; they also captured glimpses into Cuban culture and commerce. In their work titled "Warehouse of Leaf Tobacco, " we are transported inside Havana's bustling tobacco industry during its heyday around 1910. The intricate depiction reveals rows upon rows of carefully stacked tobacco leaves awaiting processing. Through their artistry, Harris Bros & Co also immortalized street vendors like the Cuban fruit peddler from c1908 or showcased iconic locations such as El Prado Boulevard seen from above in Havana circa 1911 – both offering unique insights into daily life at that time.