Antique Framed Print : Tangier, Morocco - Loading and unloading bulls and wood
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Tangier, Morocco - Loading and unloading bulls and wood
Tangier, Morocco - Loading and unloading bulls and wood. Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 14368478
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Bulls Disembarking Embarking Jan16 Loading Loads Moroccan Morocco Seaport Tangier Timber Unloading Walls
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 23.5cm (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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken in the bustling seaport of Tangier, Morocco during the 1910s, showcases the daily hustle and bustle of loading and unloading bulls and timber from a ship. The image transports us back in time, offering a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage and economic activities of this North African city. The scene is set against the backdrop of the shimmering Mediterranean Sea, with the whitewashed walls of the city and the rugged coastline in the distance. The wooden dock is teeming with activity as Moroccan workers, dressed in traditional clothing, expertly maneuver the large wooden planks and ropes to unload the shipment of bulls. Their determined expressions and focused movements convey the importance of this labor-intensive process. Meanwhile, on the other side of the ship, a group of men are busy unloading stacks of timber, each piece carefully balanced and secured before being transported away on carts. The bulls, tethered to the dock, appear calm and patient, seemingly aware of the commotion around them. This photograph offers a unique perspective on the economic and social life of Tangier during the early 20th century. The loading and unloading of goods, such as bulls and timber, were crucial activities for the city's growth and development as a major trading hub. The image also highlights the resilience and adaptability of the Moroccan people, who expertly navigated the challenges of the seaport and the demands of international trade.
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