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Antique Framed Print : Harper Road, Kumasi, Ghana, Gold Coast, West Africa
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Harper Road, Kumasi, Ghana, Gold Coast, West Africa
Harper Road, Kumasi, Ghana, Gold Coast, West Africa. Date: circa 1930
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Media ID 14405224
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Ghana Ghanaian Harper Kumasi Mining Pedestrians Slope Sloping
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). 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 37.1cm x 23.7cm (14.6" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
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.
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1. Title: "Harper Road, Kumasi, Ghana, Gold Coast, West Africa - A Snapshot of Daily Life in the 1930s" This evocative photograph captures Harper Road in Kumasi, the second-largest city in Ghana, during the 1930s. Located in the Gold Coast region of West Africa, Kumasi was a significant center for gold mining and trade, which is reflected in the image. The sloping Harper Road is lined with buildings that showcase the unique blend of architectural styles prevalent during this era. European influence is evident in the brick structures with their pitched roofs, while traditional African elements, such as thatch roofs and wooden balconies, can also be seen. The cars parked along the side of the road indicate the presence of a bustling commercial hub. However, the focus of the photograph is on the people and their daily activities. Pedestrians, dressed in traditional African attire, walk along the road, while others engage in conversation or tend to their market stalls. The vibrant colors and textures of the clothing, the richness of the vegetation, and the warm sunlight create a sense of energy and vitality. The photograph offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Ghana during the 1930s, a time of transition and transformation in the region. Harper Road, with its mix of European and African influences, serves as a reminder of the complex history of this fascinating country. The photograph invites us to reflect on the past and appreciate the resilience and diversity of the people of Ghana.
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