Poster Print : A Land-rush in the United States. The crowd waiting to take
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A Land-rush in the United States. The crowd waiting to take
Once the Cherokee Indians had been taken off their lands, a land rush was organised where settlers would race to take possession of the land, sometimes shooting rivals in the process. This is the first of 2 pictures showing the crowd before the land rush
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Media ID 4384009
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1893 Cherokee Indians Lands Organised Pictures Possession Process Rivals Rush Settlers Shooting Waiting
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of historic poster prints, featuring the captivating image "A Land-rush in the United States. The crowd waiting to take" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful photograph brings to life the intensity and chaos of the land rushes that followed the forced removal of the Cherokee Indians from their lands. Witness the determined faces of settlers as they prepare for the race to claim their piece of the newly available territory. This iconic image is not only a significant piece of American history but also a striking addition to any wall. Order now and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
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 38.1cm (23.4" x 15")
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 powerful print captures the tense anticipation of a land rush in the United States, a pivotal moment in American history. The crowd is gathered, eagerly waiting for their chance to stake their claim on newly available land. Settlers from all walks of life are present, each with their eyes set on securing possession of valuable territory.
The scene is fraught with tension as competitors jostle for position, knowing that only the quickest and most determined will emerge victorious. The stakes are high, and some may resort to extreme measures to ensure they come out on top - even resorting to violence by shooting at rivals.
This image serves as a stark reminder of the brutal reality behind America's westward expansion. Once the Cherokee Indians were forcibly removed from their ancestral lands, opportunistic settlers rushed in to seize control for themselves. This land rush was not just a race for property; it was a clash of cultures and ideologies that would shape the future of the nation.
As we reflect on this historical moment captured in black and white, we are reminded of the complex legacy left by those who came before us. It is a testament to both our capacity for ambition and progress, as well as our capacity for greed and injustice.
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