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Tobacco drying room, Cuba C014 / 1494
Tobacco drying room. Harvested tobacco plants (Nicotiana tabacum) hung up to dry on racks in a drying house on a farm in Cuba. The dried tobacco leaves are used to make cigars. Photographed in 2012
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© MARK THOMAS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
2012 Agricultural Agriculture Building Caribbean Cash Crop Communism Communist Countryside Crop Cuba Cuban Cultivated Cultivation Developing Country Dried Drying Farm Farming Harvested Human Geography Inside Interior Nicotiana Tabacum Non Mechanised North American Plants Rack Racks Rural Smoking Socialism Socialist Third World Tobacco
12"x8" Photo Print
Experience the rich culture and history of Cuba with our stunning photograph, "Tobacco Drying Room, Cuba C014 / 1494" by Mark Thomas/Science Photo Library. This captivating image transports you to a tobacco farm in Cuba, where harvested tobacco plants hang in a drying house, awaiting transformation into world-renowned cigars. The intricate details of the drying room and the tobacco leaves bring the authenticity of this tradition to life. Add a touch of exotic charm to your home or office with this beautiful, high-quality photographic print from Media Storehouse.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of tobacco farming in rural Cuba. Taken in 2012 by photographer Mark Thomas, it showcases a tobacco drying room on a traditional Cuban farm. The image depicts harvested tobacco plants, scientifically known as Nicotiana tabacum, delicately hung up to dry on racks within the rustic drying house. The significance of this agricultural practice lies in the production of cigars, for which these dried tobacco leaves are utilized. As an integral part of Cuban culture and economy, cigar-making has been deeply intertwined with the country's history and traditions. The photograph offers a glimpse into the industrial yet non-mechanized process involved in cultivating this cash crop. Against the backdrop of an interior setting, one can observe how carefully arranged racks hold rows upon rows of dried tobacco leaves awaiting their transformation into prized cigars. Beyond its agricultural context, this image also provides insights into Cuba's socio-political landscape. With references to communism and socialism subtly present through keywords such as "communist" "socialist" and "developing country" it hints at the unique challenges faced by this Caribbean nation. Overall, Thomas' photograph encapsulates not only the physical aspects but also cultural nuances associated with tobacco cultivation in Cuba. It serves as a visual testament to both human geography and historical heritage while inviting viewers to appreciate the intricate processes behind one of Cuba's most iconic industries.
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