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Sale of Indian corn
The government sale of Indian corn at Cork, Ireland. Date: 1846
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Media ID 7258189
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20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the historic charm of the past into your home with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. Featuring this captivating image from Mary Evans Prints Online, "Sale of Indian Corn" (1846), this high-quality canvas print transports you back in time to an Irish government sale of Indian corn. The rich, textured canvas material and vibrant colors bring out the intricate details of this iconic Rights Managed photograph, making it a stunning addition to any room in your home or office. Order now and relive history in a whole new way."
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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 image captures the government sale of Indian corn in Cork, Ireland during the Great Famine of 1846. The sale, which took place in the open market, was an attempt by the British government to provide relief to the Irish population who were suffering from widespread food shortages and starvation. The Indian corn, also known as maize, was brought in from the colonies to help alleviate the crisis. The photograph shows a large crowd of people gathered around the sale, with soldiers and officials present to maintain order. The corn is being distributed from sacks in the foreground, with some people carrying away their portions on their backs or in baskets. The atmosphere is one of desperation and urgency, with the crowd pressing forward to secure their share of the precious grain. The sale of Indian corn in Cork was a controversial measure, with some criticizing the British government for not doing enough to address the root causes of the famine, such as the reliance on a single crop (potatoes) and the failure to provide adequate relief efforts. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of the Great Famine and the role of colonialism in shaping food systems and responses to crises. Despite the best efforts of the British government, the Great Famine continued to ravage Ireland for several years, resulting in the deaths of an estimated one million people and the emigration of another million. The image of the government sale of Indian corn in Cork remains a powerful symbol of the desperate situation faced by the Irish people during this dark period in their history.
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