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Fine Art Print : Tea Estate and Factory, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
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Tea Estate and Factory, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
General view, Tea Estate and Factory, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1930
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Media ID 14410274
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A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Transport yourself to the lush landscapes of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) with our exquisite Fine Art Print of a Tea Estate and Factory from the early 1930s. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the picturesque beauty of the tea industry in its heyday. The general view reveals rolling hills dotted with tea plants, leading to the grandiose factory with smokestacks rising against the sky. A must-have for tea lovers, world travelers, or anyone seeking to add a touch of nostalgia and elegance to their home or office decor.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 36.6cm (23.4" x 14.4")
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 image captures the essence of Ceylon's (now Sri Lanka) thriving tea industry during the colonial era, circa 1930. The lush, undulating tea estate stretches out before us, blanketed in a soft, misty morning light. The rolling hills are dotted with neatly arranged rows of tea bushes, their leaves a vibrant green against the rich, earthy tones of the soil. In the distance, the silhouettes of several buildings rise from the landscape, marking the location of the tea factory. The factory, a testament to the commercial manufacture and processing of Ceylon's prized tea leaves, stands proudly amidst the verdant hills. Its red-tiled roofs and whitewashed walls contrast sharply against the surrounding greenery, while its chimneys belch plumes of smoke, a sign of the industry's vitality. The British Empire's influence on Ceylon's tea industry is palpable in this scene. The tea estate and factory represent the height of colonial commercial endeavor, with the British having introduced tea cultivation to the island in the late 19th century. The industry flourished under their rule, with Ceylon becoming one of the world's leading tea producers. Despite the passage of time and the country's independence from British rule, this image remains a poignant reminder of Ceylon's rich tea heritage and the enduring allure of its misty, hillside plantations.
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