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Plantation at Lake Caijo, French Congo
Group of people standing and crouching on a path next to a palm tree with the irrigation system at a plantation at Lake Caijo in French Congo. French Congo was a colony comprising territories of present-day Republic of the Congo, Gabon, and the Central African Republic. Date: circa 1900
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Media ID 14403234
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Alley Congo Congolese Crouching Fields Gabon Irrigation Lakes Palm Palms Path Paths Plantation Plantations System Ways Irrigating
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step into the captivating world of the past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning image, titled "Plantation at Lake Caijo, French Congo" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to a time when people worked in harmony with nature. A serene scene of a group of individuals standing and crouching on a pathway, surrounded by lush palm trees and the intricate irrigation system, evokes a sense of tranquility and wonder. Add this beautiful piece to your home or office to inspire creativity, ignite conversation, and bring a touch of history into your space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 34.6cm (23.4" x 13.6")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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 a moment in time at the Plantation at Lake Caijo in French Congo, circa 1900. The scene depicts a group of Congolese men and women, dressed in traditional attire, gathered along a winding path that leads through the lush vegetation of the plantation. In the foreground, a few individuals stand tall and proud, while others crouch low, perhaps tending to the irrigation system that crisscrosses the path. The backdrop of the image is dominated by the towering palm tree, its fronds swaying gently in the breeze. The irrigation system, a crucial component of the plantation's infrastructure, is evident in the foreground, with its network of pipes and channels snaking through the landscape. The fields beyond, filled with verdant crops, stretch out to the shores of Lake Caijo, a body of water that reflects the blue sky above. French Congo, comprising territories of present-day Republic of the Congo, Gabon, and Central African Republic, was a colonial entity established in the late 19th century. The plantation at Lake Caijo was one of many establishments that sought to exploit the region's fertile land and abundant labor force. The people in this photograph represent the human element of this colonial endeavor, their presence a reminder of the complex and often fraught history of European expansion in Africa. The image invites us to reflect on the lives of those who lived and worked on the plantation, their daily struggles and triumphs, and the ways in which their labor shaped the land and the course of history. The scene is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the human spirit, even in the face of adversity.
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