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Metal Print : Rufisque. La manutention des arachides; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
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Rufisque. La manutention des arachides; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Rufisque. La manutention des arachides; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914
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Media ID 36295565
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Colonies Colony Crops Harvest Harvesting Nuts Peanut Peanuts Senegal Senegalese West Africa West African Groundnut Groundnuts
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Metal Print of 'Rufisque. La manutention des arachides; L'Ouest Africain', 1914. This captivating image, sourced from Heritage Images, transports you to the shores of West Africa during the early 20th century. Witness the bustling peanut handling scene in the port of Rufisque, Senegal, as depicted in the pages of Grande Geographie Bong Illustree. Our high-quality Metal Prints bring the rich history and culture of this classic photograph to life, adding a unique and intriguing touch to any space. Order yours today and let the story unfold.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 41.2cm (20.2" x 16.2")
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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Rufisque, Senegal: The Handling of Groundnuts, 1914" This evocative photograph captures the bustling scene of groundnut processing in Rufisque, Senegal, as depicted in the French publication "L'Ouest Africain" in 1914. The image offers a glimpse into the colonial agricultural landscape of West Africa during the early 20th century. In the foreground, a group of Senegalese men, dressed in traditional clothing, are busy handling and sorting freshly harvested groundnuts on the ground. The men, working in unison, demonstrate the communal nature of agricultural labor in the colonies. In the background, a towering, white building with a distinctive red-tiled roof stands out against the sky. This structure, likely a processing plant or storage facility, symbolizes the influence of European colonial powers in the region. The groundnut, a staple crop in West Africa, was a significant source of revenue for European powers, including France, which controlled Senegal as a colony. The image underscores the exploitative nature of colonialism, with the labor of local people being harnessed to produce raw materials for export to European markets. Despite the stark contrasts between the workers and the colonial infrastructure, the photograph also reveals a sense of unity and cooperation among the laborers. The men, working together in the hot African sun, embody the resilience and determination of the Senegalese people in the face of colonialism. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the complex history of colonialism in Africa and the enduring impact it had on the continent's people and their agricultural practices.
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