Metal Print : Sugar / Boiling / W Indies
Metal Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Sugar / Boiling / W Indies
SUGAR PRODUCTION Boiling French West Indies
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Media ID 592452
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1760 Boiling Cultivation Indies Manufacture Sugar
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring the rich history of sugar production to life with our stunning Metal Prints from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, "Sugar Production: Boiling, French West Indies" by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the intricate process of sugar refining in the W Indies. The vibrant colors and exceptional detail of this photograph are beautifully enhanced by the sleek, modern metal print surface. Each print is meticulously crafted using high-quality materials and state-of-the-art printing techniques, ensuring a long-lasting and eye-catching addition to your home or office decor. Transport yourself back in time and add a touch of history to your space with this exquisite Metal Print from Media Storehouse.
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image transports us back in time to the French West Indies in the mid-18th century, where the labor-intensive process of sugar production was a crucial aspect of colonial life. In this photograph from Mary Evans Picture Library, we witness the crucial stage of the sugar manufacture known as "boiling." Sugar cane, harvested from vast plantations, is brought to the factory to be transformed into the sweet substance we know today. The cane is first crushed to extract its juice, which is then boiled in large copper vats to remove impurities and crystallize the sugar. The heat is provided by wood fires, stoked by enslaved laborers, as seen in the background of the photograph. The sugar industry was a significant economic force in the French West Indies, with the production of sugar and its byproduct, molasses, fueling the region's economy. The sugar produced in the colonies was in high demand in Europe, where it was used to sweeten food and drink, and was also a key ingredient in the production of rum. Despite the economic importance of sugar production, the process was grueling and often brutal for the enslaved laborers who toiled in the fields and factories. The conditions were harsh, with long hours, dangerous working conditions, and little to no pay or basic human rights. This photograph offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the history of sugar production, a moment that shaped the economic, social, and cultural landscape of the French West Indies and beyond. The image invites us to reflect on the complex history of this industry, and the human cost of the sweet treat we enjoy today.
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