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Hut. XIX century
Hut. Virginia, 1848. United States. Engraving
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Media ID 14316066
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Farmer Farmers Pigs Trough Unites Virginia Xixth
Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Product Size is 15cm x 10.6cm (5.9" x 4.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving, titled 'Hut, Virginia, 1848,' provides a glimpse into the daily life of African American laborers in the United States during the nineteenth century. The image, produced in the same year as the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act, which required the return of escaped slaves to their owners in other states, highlights the harsh realities of farm labor in the southern United States. The scene depicts a group of black men, women, and children gathered around a trough, likely taking a break from their work on the farm. A farmer, dressed in a suit and hat, sits in a carriage to the side, observing the scene. Two oxen and several pigs are also present, adding to the agricultural setting. The hut in the background, with its wooden walls and thatched roof, serves as the workers' shelter. Trees surround the area, providing shade and a connection to nature. The use of color in the image, with the black figures contrasting against the green trees and brown earth, adds depth and texture. This contemporary image offers a historical perspective on the lives of enslaved and free black people in the United States during the nineteenth century. It provides insight into the agricultural labor that was essential to the economy of the southern states and the living conditions of the people who worked the land. The image also serves as a reminder of the complex and often troubled history of race relations in America.
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