Poster Print : Crowded market in Dakar, Senegal
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Crowded market in Dakar, Senegal
Big and crowded market in Dakar, the capital of Senegal (then French West Africa). Date: circa 1930
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Media ID 14403413
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Cities Crowded Crowds Dakar Markets Sell Seller Sellers Selling Senegal Senegalese Trader Traders Tradesman Tradesmen Trading
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the vibrant energy of a bustling Dakar market to your space with our exquisite poster prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the heart of Senegal's capital city in the 1930s. Witness the lively interaction between merchants and customers amidst a riot of colors and textures. A perfect addition to your office or living room, this poster is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of West Africa.
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 59.4cm x 36.7cm (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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the bustling energy of a crowded marketplace in Dakar, Senegal during the 1930s. The capital city of Senegal, then a French colony known as French West Africa, was a vibrant hub of trade and commerce. The image showcases the Senegalese people, dressed in traditional attire, engaged in lively negotiations with traders from various ethnic groups. The market, filled with an array of colorful textiles, fresh produce, and intricately crafted goods, spills out onto the streets, where cars and horse-drawn carts navigate the narrow passages with caution. The atmosphere is alive with the sounds of haggling, the aromas of spices and cooked food, and the sights of bustling activity. The tradesmen, both Senegalese and European, are seen selling their wares with determination and enthusiasm, creating a dynamic scene that reflects the rich cultural diversity and economic vitality of the region. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the past, providing a window into the daily life and commerce of Dakar during the 1930s.
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