Fine Art Print : Guyana Demerara
Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Guyana Demerara
Scene on the Demerara river. Date: circa 1850
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14113025
© Mary Evans Picture Library
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the timeless beauty of Guyana's past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this captivating image of the Demerara River from Mary Evans Prints Online. Dating back to circa 1850, this evocative scene transports you to a bygone era, with the serene waters reflecting the lush greenery and colonial architecture along the riverbanks. Ideal for art enthusiasts, collectors, and those seeking to add a touch of history and character to their home or office, our Fine Art Prints are available under Rights Managed licensing, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity. Bring a piece of Guyana's rich heritage into your space and elevate your decor with this stunning, vintage print.
21x7 image printed on 27x13 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 12.5cm (21" x 4.9")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 33cm (27" x 13")
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 a serene moment on the Demerara River in Guyana, circa 1850. The lush greenery of the banks is mirrored perfectly in the calm waters, as a small wooden boat glides gently along. The peaceful scene belies the rich and complex history of this area, which was once a major center of the sugar industry. At the time this photograph was taken, Demerara was a British colony, and sugar plantations lined the riverbanks. Enslaved Africans were brought to Guyana in large numbers to work on these plantations, and their labor contributed significantly to the economic prosperity of the British Empire. The Demerara River was a vital transportation route, connecting the plantations to the coast and facilitating the export of sugar and other commodities. Despite the prosperity brought by the sugar industry, life for the enslaved population was harsh and brutal. They were subjected to long hours of hard labor under the hot sun, with little rest or respite. Rebellions against their oppressors were common, and the most notable occurred in 1823, when enslaved people in Demerara and neighboring Essequibo rose up against their masters. The rebellion was brutally suppressed, but it highlighted the deep-seated tensions and injustices of the sugar plantation system. Today, the Demerara River remains an important part of Guyana's cultural and historical heritage. It is a reminder of the country's complex past, and a testament to the resilience and strength of the people who have called this land home for generations. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, and invites us to reflect on the stories and experiences of those who lived and worked along its banks over a century and a half ago.
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