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Chinese tea farmers using monkeys to gather tea leaves
Chinese tea farmers using monkeys to gather tea leaves, Camellia sinensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1821
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Ackermann Arts Camellia Farmers Fermented Gather Monkeys Regency Repository Rudolph Sinensis Treading
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Discover the fascinating world of Chinese tea production with our captivating framed print from Mary Evans Picture Library. This handcoloured copperplate engraving, originally published in Rudolph Ackermann's Repository of Arts in 1821, depicts Chinese tea farmers using monkeys to gather tea leaves. Witness the unique tradition of monkey cultivation in the beautiful, intricate details of this antique print. Bring a touch of history and culture into your home or office with our high-quality framed prints. Each print is carefully framed in a contemporary style, ensuring a stunning presentation that will surely be a conversation starter.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.6cm (9.6" x 6.9")
Estimated Product Size is 37.6cm x 32.5cm (14.8" x 12.8")
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 handcoloured copperplate engraving, titled "Chinese Tea Farmers Using Monkeys to Gather Tea Leaves," is an intriguing glimpse into the traditional tea production process in China during the early 19th century. The image, taken from Rudolph Ackermann's Repository of Arts, published in London in 1821, showcases a scene of Chinese tea farmers collaborating with monkeys to collect tea leaves from the Camellia sinensis plant. In the image, a group of farmers are seen sitting on the ground, their baskets at the ready, as monkeys tread on the tea bushes, releasing the tender leaves which fall into the farmers' baskets below. This method of tea leaf collection, known as "monkey-picking," was believed to produce high-quality tea due to the gentle touch of the monkeys, which minimized leaf damage. The tea leaves, once collected, were then fermented and processed to create the coveted Chinese green tea, or "cha." The tea leaves were carefully sorted, withered, and pan-fired to stop the oxidation process, resulting in the distinctive flavor and aroma of Chinese green tea. This charming engraving offers a unique perspective into the Regency-era fascination with the exotic, and the intricate and labor-intensive process of tea production in China. The handcoloured details add depth and vibrancy to the image, transporting us to a time and place far removed from our modern world.
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