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Photographic Print : Rufisque. La manutention des arachides; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown

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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Colonies Colony Crops Harvest Harvesting Nuts Peanut Peanuts Senegal Senegalese West Africa West African Groundnut Groundnuts


10"x8" Photo Print

Step back in time with our exquisite selection of vintage photographic prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, titled "Rufisque. La manutention des arachides; L'Ouest Africain," was captured in 1914. The photograph, from the renowned Grande Geographie Bong Illustree, showcases the bustling peanut handling scene in Rufisque, Senegal. Experience the rich history and culture of the past with this stunning, unknown creation. Order now and bring a piece of the world's history into your home or office.

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 18.3cm (10" x 7.2")

Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")

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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EDITORS COMMENTS
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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