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Poster Print : LOUISIANA: ACADIANS, 1866. Acadian women doing laundry on the Bayou Lafourche, Louisiana
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LOUISIANA: ACADIANS, 1866. Acadian women doing laundry on the Bayou Lafourche, Louisiana
LOUISIANA: ACADIANS, 1866.
Acadian women doing laundry on the Bayou Lafourche, Louisiana. Wood engraving after a sketch by Alfred R. Waud, 1866
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Media ID 12570185
1866 Acadian Alfred Bayou Deep South Domestic Laundry Louisiana Traditional Washing Waud Cajun
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Acadian Poster Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This vintage wood engraving, originally created by Alfred R. Waud in 1866 and published by The Granger Collection in NYC, showcases a poignant scene of Acadian women engaged in their daily chores by the serene Bayou Lafourche in Louisiana. Add a touch of history and charm to your walls with this exquisite piece of art from the past.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 50cm (16.5" x 19.7")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print titled "LOUISIANA: ACADIANS, 1866" we are transported back in time to witness a slice of Acadian women's daily life on the enchanting Bayou Lafourche in Louisiana. The wood engraving, based on an exquisite sketch by Alfred R. Waud, beautifully captures the essence of these resilient women as they diligently go about their laundry tasks. The scene is filled with a sense of tranquility and tradition as the Acadian women gracefully navigate through their chores. Clad in traditional clothing that reflects their rich cultural heritage, they stand knee-deep in the bayou's gentle waters, expertly washing garments with care and precision. Their dedication to domestic duties shines through as they meticulously attend to every piece of fabric. This snapshot offers us a glimpse into the deep South during mid-19th century America when life was simpler yet challenging for these Cajun descendants. It reminds us of the importance placed on maintaining cleanliness and order within households despite any hardships faced. As we admire this remarkable engraving from Granger Art on Demand, let us appreciate not only its artistic value but also recognize the strength and resilience embodied by these Acadian women who played an integral role in shaping Louisiana's history. Through their unwavering commitment to daily chores like laundry, they contributed to building strong communities rooted in tradition and perseverance.
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