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Poster Print : Tobacco drying room, Cuba C014 / 1494
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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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Media ID 9226461
© 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
18x24 inch Poster Print
Discover the rich cultural heritage of tobacco farming with our stunning poster print of a Tobacco Drying Room in Cuba, captured by Mark Thomas/Science Photo Library in 2012. Witness the authentic process of tobacco drying in this evocative image, featuring harvested Nicotiana tabacum plants hanging in a traditional drying house. Add this captivating piece to your home or office decor for a unique and intriguing conversation starter. Experience the story behind every tobacco leaf, as this stunning poster print brings the history and tradition of cigar making to life.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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 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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