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Framed Print : Palm Tree - Dates - Mombassa, Kenya
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Palm Tree - Dates - Mombassa, Kenya
Palm Tree - Dates - Mombassa, Kenya Date: circa 1910s
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Date Dates Fronds Green House Kenya Palm Mombassa
22"x18" Modern Frame
Bring the exotic beauty of Mombassa, Kenya into your home with our stunning Framed Print of "Palm Tree - Dates" by Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image, dating back to the 1910s, showcases the lush palm trees heavy with ripe dates against the vibrant blue backdrop of the Indian Ocean. Each print is carefully framed to preserve the rich details and colors of the photograph, making it a perfect addition to any room. Elevate your decor and transport yourself to a tropical paradise with this beautiful piece of art.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 32.3cm x 50.8cm (12.7" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the essence of tropical Kenya in the 1910s, with a lone palm tree standing proudly against the backdrop of a greenhouse filled with date palms. The tree, with its tall, sturdy trunk and fronds swaying gently in the breeze, exudes a sense of resilience and beauty amidst the arid landscape. The greenhouse, a testament to human ingenuity, protects the delicate date palms from the harsh African climate, allowing them to thrive and bear fruit. The scene transports us back in time to an era of exploration and discovery, when Europeans were drawn to the exotic allure of Africa and its abundant natural resources. The palm tree, a symbol of the tropics, has long been a source of fascination for travelers and settlers alike, with its sweet, succulent dates providing sustenance and nourishment in the harsh desert conditions. The photograph also serves as a reminder of the rich cultural and historical ties between Kenya and the Middle East, with the date palm being an important crop in both regions. The date palms in the greenhouse likely belonged to Arab traders or settlers, who had been present in Kenya since the early 19th century, establishing trading posts and agricultural settlements along the coast. Today, the palm tree remains a symbol of Kenya's diverse natural beauty and its rich cultural heritage, attracting tourists from around the world who seek to experience the magic of the African continent.
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