Antique Framed Print : SHARECROPPERS, 1876. In Ole Virginny. Black sharecroppers on a farm in Virginia. Wood engraving, American, 1876
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SHARECROPPERS, 1876. In Ole Virginny. Black sharecroppers on a farm in Virginia. Wood engraving, American, 1876
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Media ID 7556371
1876 Baby Back Yard Banjo Bare Foot Cabin Dancing Family Farm Freedmen Head Dress Log Cabin Musician Plantation Playing Reconstruction Rural Singing South East String Virginia Working Class Freedwoman
18"x18" (46x46cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 12x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 18x18 inches (46x46cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 28.6cm x 29.4cm (11.3" x 11.6")
Estimated Product Size is 46.5cm x 46.5cm (18.3" x 18.3")
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.
SHARECROPPERS, 1876 - A Glimpse into the Lives of Black Sharecroppers in Ole Virginny
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This wood engraving from 1876 offers a rare window into the daily life of black sharecroppers on a farm in Virginia during the era of Reconstruction. In this poignant scene, we witness a group of African American men, women, and children gathered outside their humble log cabin in the back yard. The image showcases an intimate moment as they engage in various activities that reflect both their resilience and cultural heritage. A musician strums his banjo while others sing and dance to its lively tunes. The rhythmic melodies seem to transcend their hardships, providing solace amidst challenging circumstances. Seated on wooden stools or simply resting against the cabin walls, these hardworking individuals take respite from their laborious tasks on the plantation. Their bare feet remind us of their connection to nature and ancestral traditions deeply rooted in rural life. Among them is a proud father wearing a traditional head dress cradling his baby close to his heart—a symbol of hope for future generations. This depiction emphasizes not only familial bonds but also highlights how freedom has allowed them to create meaningful lives despite adversity. Through this powerful artwork by an anonymous American artist, we are transported back to 19th-century Virginia where freedmen and freedwomen forged new paths towards self-determination within working-class communities like theirs. It serves as a testament to their strength, perseverance, and unwavering spirit
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