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Canvas Print : Cyanide dumps, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa
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Cyanide dumps, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa
Cyanide dumps from mining, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa. Date: circa 1930
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Media ID 14383849
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Clock Cyanide Dome Dump Dumps Johannesburg Mine Mines Mining Pile Piles Poison Poisonous Roof Soil Southern Toxic Transvaal
21"x14" (53x35cm) Canvas Print
Breathtaking history comes to life with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This captivating image, "Cyanide dumps, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to circa 1930. Witness the raw power and impact of Johannesburg's mining industry with this evocative, black-and-white photograph. Our high-quality canvas prints bring out the rich details and textures, making it a stunning addition to any room in your home or office. Relive history with every glance, order yours today!
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix 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 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 53.3cm x 35.6cm (21" 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
This evocative photograph captures the stark contrast between the industrial progress of the 1930s gold mining boom in Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa, and the environmental consequences of the cyanide processing methods used during this period. The image shows several large piles of cyanide-laden soil, discarded from the gold extraction process, scattered across the landscape. The piles, which appear like mounds of putrefying earth, are surrounded by barren trees and buildings, their once vibrant foliage now stunted and lifeless due to the toxic effects of the cyanide. In the background, the dome of a clock tower and the roofs of houses can be seen, offering a stark reminder of the human presence and the impact of industrialization on the natural environment. The use of cyanide in gold mining, although effective in extracting gold, was a highly poisonous and environmentally damaging process, with long-term consequences that are still felt in the region today. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the complex relationship between human progress and the environment, and the need for sustainable practices in resource extraction.
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