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Canvas Print : Market Place, Quitta, Ghana, Gold Coast, West Africa
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Market Place, Quitta, Ghana, Gold Coast, West Africa
Market Place, Quitta (Kwitta, Kitta, Keta), Ghana, Gold Coast, West Africa. Date: circa 1910
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Media ID 14407599
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
21"x14" (53x35cm) Canvas Print
Bring the vibrant colors and rich culture of West Africa into your home with our Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning image, titled "Market Place, Quitta" by Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the bustling energy of a traditional African marketplace. Circa 1910, this rights managed photograph transports you to the Gold Coast of Ghana, inviting you to explore the vibrant textiles, intriguing patterns, and warm smiles of the local people. Our premium quality canvas prints are carefully crafted to bring out the finest details and true-to-life colors, making it a beautiful and unique addition to any room in your home or office.
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling Market Place in the coastal town of Quitta, Ghana, in West Africa, during the early 1910s. The Gold Coast region, now modern-day Ghana, was a significant center for the global gold trade during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The image showcases a vibrant scene filled with tall, shady trees lining the streets, providing respite from the tropical sun. The marketplace, teeming with activity, is a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit of the local population. People of all ages and genders are seen engaged in various commercial transactions, bartering and haggling over goods. The air is filled with the aroma of fresh produce, spices, and local delicacies. In the background, a row of impressive colonial-style buildings can be seen, a reminder of the European presence in the region. The Ghanaian flag, unfurled atop one of the structures, symbolizes the country's rich cultural heritage and its connection to its African roots. The roads are bustling with activity, as carts and bicycles make their way through the marketplace, adding to the sense of movement and energy. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the past, providing valuable insights into the daily life and commercial activities of the people of Quitta during the early 1910s. It serves as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the African people, who have continued to thrive in the face of historical challenges and changes.
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