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Crushing Olives, Tuscany
Crushing olives, with the help of a donkey, in Tuscany, Italy
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Media ID 4325817
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Crushing Donkey Olives Tuscany
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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
Step back in time with this image of olive harvesting in the picturesque region of Tuscany, Italy, circa 1905. The scene portrays the traditional method of olive crushing, a labor-intensive process that has been passed down through generations. In the foreground, a sturdy donkey stands steadfast, its broad back laden with baskets filled with ripe olives freshly picked from the groves. A young boy, dressed in the simple attire of the era, stands beside the donkey, ready to guide it as it moves forward, pulling the rope attached to the large stone mill. The mill, a testament to the region's rich history, is a massive, rustic contraption designed to extract the precious olive oil. The olives are placed in the mill's hopper, and as the donkey moves forward, the millstone crushes the olives, releasing their precious liquid. The air is filled with the pungent aroma of olives and the sound of the millstone grinding, as the community comes together to celebrate this age-old tradition. The olive harvest is not just a time for work, but also for camaraderie and the sharing of stories and laughter. This image is a beautiful reminder of the simple pleasures of rural life and the enduring connection between the people of Tuscany and their land. The tradition of olive crushing continues to this day, with many vineyards and olive groves in the region offering visitors the opportunity to experience this unique and authentic aspect of Tuscan culture.
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