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Silver Mining / Mexico
Apache prisoners condemned to the Mines of Chihuahua, Mexico
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1869 Apache Chihuahua Condemned Metals Mexico Mines Mining Prisoners
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the rich history of Silver Mining in Mexico into your home with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, titled "Apache Prisoners Condemned to the Mines of Chihuahua, Mexico," is sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. The rights-managed photograph transports you back in time, painting a vivid picture of the harsh realities faced by the Apache prisoners. The high-quality canvas print boasts vibrant colors, impressive detail, and a textured finish that brings the image to life. Each print is carefully crafted using premium materials and state-of-the-art printing techniques to ensure a long-lasting, museum-quality piece of art for your home or office. Order now and add a touch of history to your space."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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
This evocative image captures the harsh realities of silver mining in Mexico during the late 19th century, specifically in the mines of Chihuahua. The photograph, taken in 1869, depicts a group of Apache prisoners, condemned to labor in the silver mines as punishment for their resistance against Mexican and American encroachment on their lands. The Apaches, known for their fierce resistance and nomadic lifestyle, were a formidable force in the region. However, as the demand for silver grew, so did the need for labor to extract it from the earth. The Mexican government, along with mining companies, turned to indigenous populations, including the Apaches, as a source of labor. The prisoners in this photograph are shown wearing chains and shackles, a stark reminder of their forced labor and the inhumane conditions they were subjected to. The rugged terrain and harsh climate of the mines of Chihuahua are evident in the background, with the men laboring in the foreground, their faces etched with exhaustion and determination. Silver mining was a significant industry in Mexico during this period, with Chihuahua being one of the most productive regions. The silver extracted from these mines was transported to smelters and refineries, where it was processed into bars and ingots for export to Europe and the United States. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the human cost of the silver mining industry during this era. It sheds light on the exploitation of indigenous populations and the harsh realities of life in the mines of Chihuahua. The image also serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of the Apache people, who continued to resist and fight for their land and freedom despite the odds stacked against them.
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