Canvas Print : Labourers on deck, Lautoka, Fiji, South Pacific
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Labourers on deck, Lautoka, Fiji, South Pacific
Labourers on the deck of a ship at the wharf, Lautoka, Fiji, South Pacific. Date: circa 1900s
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Media ID 14396850
© The Roseries Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Chain Deck Fiji Labourer Labourers Natives Pacific Rigging Tropical Wharf Worker Racial
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the rich history of the South Pacific to your home or office with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, titled "Labourers on Deck, Lautoka, Fiji, South Pacific," showcases the hardworking spirit of the past as labourers load cargo on a ship at the bustling wharf of Lautoka, Fiji. Originally sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, this Rights Managed photograph transports you back in time to the 1900s. Our high-quality Canvas Prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the vibrant colors and intricate details of this evocative image. Elevate your space with this stunning piece of history and transport yourself to the enchanting waters of the South Pacific.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time from the early 1900s at the bustling wharf of Lautoka, Fiji, in the South Pacific. The image presents a scene of laborers, predominantly of Melanesian and Indian descent, working on the deck of a ship. Their focused expressions and the intricate rigging in the background suggest that they are in the midst of loading or unloading cargo. The tropical climate is palpable, with the warm sun casting long shadows on the deck and the lush greenery of the island visible in the distance. The diverse group of laborers, dressed in various clothing, reflects the multicultural population of Fiji during this era. The image offers a glimpse into the lives of the men who played a crucial role in the economic development of the South Pacific islands. Despite the racial and ethnic differences, they are united by their shared labor and the common goal of ensuring the smooth operation of maritime trade. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the rich history and cultural exchange that took place in the South Pacific during the late 1800s and early 1900s. It invites us to reflect on the stories of the people who shaped the region's past and the enduring connections between the islands and the wider world.
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