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"Sugar Cane: A Journey Through Time and Continents" Step into the world of sugar cane, a plant that has captivated artists and farmers alike throughout history

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Gathering cane on a Cuban sugar plantation, between 1900 and 1906. Creator: Unknown

Gathering cane on a Cuban sugar plantation, between 1900 and 1906. Creator: Unknown
Gathering cane on a Cuban sugar plantation, between 1900 and 1906

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Weighing sugar cane before unloading at the mill, c1904. Creator: Unknown

Weighing sugar cane before unloading at the mill, c1904. Creator: Unknown
Weighing sugar cane before unloading at the mill, c1904

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Groups about the sugar mill, Temasopa [sic], between 1880 and 1897. Creator: William H. Jackson

Groups about the sugar mill, Temasopa [sic], between 1880 and 1897. Creator: William H. Jackson
Groups about the sugar mill, Temasopa [sic], between 1880 and 1897

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Cutting sugar cane, Baton Rouge, La. between 1900 and 1920. Creator: Unknown

Cutting sugar cane, Baton Rouge, La. between 1900 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Cutting sugar cane, Baton Rouge, La. between 1900 and 1920

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: First Sale of Sugar in the Market Square of D'Urban, Port Natal, 1856. Creator: Unknown

First Sale of Sugar in the Market Square of D'Urban, Port Natal, 1856. Creator: Unknown
First Sale of Sugar in the Market Square of D'Urban, Port Natal, 1856. Durban, South Africa: The waggons contain the sugar in bags; and one of the proprietors, Mr. H. Milner, J.P

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Grinding sugar-cane at the school's sugar-hill, 1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Grinding sugar-cane at the school's sugar-hill, 1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Grinding sugar-cane at the school's sugar-hill, 1904

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Puerto Rico. Int. of New And Old Sugar Mills, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Puerto Rico. Int

Puerto Rico. Int. of New And Old Sugar Mills, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Puerto Rico. Int
Puerto Rico. Int. of New And Old Sugar Mills, 1912

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Brazilian Sugar-Mill, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Brazilian Sugar-Mill, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Brazilian Sugar-Mill, 1854. View of...the interior of the Mill-house on a Brazilian Sugar Estate during the time of grinding, with a Mill of an improved construction

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Hoeing sugarcane on plantation in Louisiana, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Hoeing sugarcane on plantation in Louisiana, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Hoeing sugarcane on plantation in Louisiana

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Cabins for sugarcane workers, Bayou La Fourche, Louisiana, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Cabins for sugarcane workers, Bayou La Fourche, Louisiana, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cabins for sugarcane workers. Bayou La Fourche, Louisiana

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Cabins for sugarcane workers, Bayou La Fourche, Louisiana, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Cabins for sugarcane workers, Bayou La Fourche, Louisiana, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cabins for sugarcane workers. Bayou La Fourche, Louisiana

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Cabins in the sugarcane country, Bayou La Fourche, Louisiana, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Cabins in the sugarcane country, Bayou La Fourche, Louisiana, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cabins in the sugarcane country. Bayou La Fourche, Louisiana

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Black sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum) cultivated for sucrose in the stem, obtained by crushing

Black sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum) cultivated for sucrose in the stem, obtained by crushing. China

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: africa, Cape Verde, Santiago. The green heart of the island

africa, Cape Verde, Santiago. The green heart of the island

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: africa, Cape Verde, Santo Antao. In the Paul Valley

africa, Cape Verde, Santo Antao. In the Paul Valley

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: The International Exhibition: sugar-refining apparatus of Messrs. Caile and Co. of Paris, 1862

The International Exhibition: sugar-refining apparatus of Messrs. Caile and Co. of Paris, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: sugar-refining apparatus of Messrs. Caile and Co. of Paris, 1862. European machine processing sugar cane from the colonies

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: The International Exhibition: Great Sugar-Mill, by Mirrlees and Tait, of Glasgow, 1862

The International Exhibition: Great Sugar-Mill, by Mirrlees and Tait, of Glasgow, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Great Sugar-Mill, by Mirrlees and Tait, of Glasgow, 1862. The use of this mill is to express the juice from the cane...an endless travelling-table...carries the canes up

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Men at work for the transport of sugar cane in Somalia

Men at work for the transport of sugar cane in Somalia Africa. Date of Photograph:1930 - 1945 ca

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Man photographed in a sugar cane plantation

Man photographed in a sugar cane plantation. Africa Somalia. Date of Photograph:1930-1945

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Illustration for the novel Un Autre Monde by Henri Fournier, 1844 (engraving)

Illustration for the novel Un Autre Monde by Henri Fournier, 1844 (engraving)
PCT4293759 Illustration for the novel Un Autre Monde by Henri Fournier, 1844 (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info)

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Cruz Bay; Cinnamon Bay, Danish West Indies (U.S. Virgin Islands), 1851 (oil on canvas)

Cruz Bay; Cinnamon Bay, Danish West Indies (U.S. Virgin Islands), 1851 (oil on canvas)
7443713 Cruz Bay; Cinnamon Bay, Danish West Indies (U.S. Virgin Islands), 1851 (oil on canvas) by Melbye, Fritz Siegfried Georg (1826-69); 40.6 x 55.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Sugar-cane, Saccharum officinarum

Sugar-cane, Saccharum officinarum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Man Harvesting Sugar Cane

Man Harvesting Sugar Cane
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Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Canes are seen in a sugar cane field on the outskirts of Ganthier

Canes are seen in a sugar cane field on the outskirts of Ganthier, Haiti April 28, 2018. REUTERS/Andres Martinez Casares

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Sugar canes lie stacked on the outskirts of Ganthier

Sugar canes lie stacked on the outskirts of Ganthier
Sugar canes lie stacked in a field, on the outskirts of Ganthier, Haiti April 28, 2018. REUTERS/Andres Martinez Casares

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Elevated view over Morant Pt Cane Fields & Sugar factory, St. Thomas, East Coast

Elevated view over Morant Pt Cane Fields & Sugar factory, St. Thomas, East Coast, Jamaica, Caribbean

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Grand Port district, East Coast, Mauritius

Grand Port district, East Coast, Mauritius

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Road through sugar cane fields, Flacq District, Mauritius

Road through sugar cane fields, Flacq District, Mauritius

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Sugar cane, Mauritius

Sugar cane, Mauritius

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Sugar cane. Madeira, Portugal

Sugar cane. Madeira, Portugal

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Aerial view of sugarcanes plantations with Rempart mountain and Trois mamelles mountain

Aerial view of sugarcanes plantations with Rempart mountain and Trois mamelles mountain during the sunrise. Tamarin, Black River (Riviere Noire), West coast, Mauritius, Africa

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Sugar Cane

Sugar Cane
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Background imageSugar Cane Collection: 3673435

3673435

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Reaping Sugar Canes in the West Indies (colour litho)

Reaping Sugar Canes in the West Indies (colour litho)
MAN464477 Reaping Sugar Canes in the West Indies (colour litho) by Newbould, Frank (1887-1951); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info)

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Harvesting sugar cane in Cuba, c. 1910 (b/w photo)

Harvesting sugar cane in Cuba, c. 1910 (b/w photo)
2962915 Harvesting sugar cane in Cuba, c.1910 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Women with provisions in a canal boat, c. 1910 (b/w photo)

Women with provisions in a canal boat, c. 1910 (b/w photo)
2962917 Women with provisions in a canal boat, c.1910 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Loading sugar cane onto a cart in Cuba, c. 1910 (b/w photo)

Loading sugar cane onto a cart in Cuba, c. 1910 (b/w photo)
2962916 Loading sugar cane onto a cart in Cuba, c.1910 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Crane at a 'central'sugar cane gathering place, San Sebastian vicinity, Puerto Rico, 1942

Crane at a "central"sugar cane gathering place, San Sebastian vicinity, Puerto Rico, 1942
Crane at a " central" sugar cane gathering place, San Sebastian vicinity, Puerto Rico

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Sugar cane workers, vicinity of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano

Sugar cane workers, vicinity of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
Sugar cane workers, vicinity of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Sugar cane workers resting, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano

Sugar cane workers resting, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
Sugar cane workers resting, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Sugar cane workers resting at the noon hour, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano

Sugar cane workers resting at the noon hour, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
Sugar cane workers resting at the noon hour, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Man in a sugar-cane field during harvest, vicinity of Rio Piedras? Puerto Rico, 1941 or 1942

Man in a sugar-cane field during harvest, vicinity of Rio Piedras? Puerto Rico, 1941 or 1942. Creator: Jack Delano
Man in a sugar-cane field during harvest, vicinity of Rio Piedras? Puerto Rico

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Sugar cane land, vicinity of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano

Sugar cane land, vicinity of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
Sugar cane land, vicinity of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: FSA borrower who is a member of a sugar cooperative, vicinity of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, 1942

FSA borrower who is a member of a sugar cooperative, vicinity of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, 1942. Creator: Jack Delano
FSA borrower who is a member of a sugar cooperative, vicinity of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: FSA borrower and participant in the sugar cane cooperative, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, 1941

FSA borrower and participant in the sugar cane cooperative, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
FSA borrower and participant in the sugar cane cooperative, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: FSA farmers working in a sugar cane field, vicinity of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. 1941

FSA farmers working in a sugar cane field, vicinity of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
Farm Security Administration farmers working in a sugar cane field, vicinity of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. This is part of an FSA cooperative

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: FSA borrowers harvesting sugar cane cooperatively on a farm, vicinity Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico

FSA borrowers harvesting sugar cane cooperatively on a farm, vicinity Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
Farm Security Administration borrowers harvesting sugar cane cooperatively on a farm, vicinity of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico

Background imageSugar Cane Collection: Sugar farms along the northern coast, Saint Croix Island, Virgin Islands, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano

Sugar farms along the northern coast, Saint Croix Island, Virgin Islands, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
Sugar farms along the northern coast, Saint Croix Island, Virgin Islands




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"Sugar Cane: A Journey Through Time and Continents" Step into the world of sugar cane, a plant that has captivated artists and farmers alike throughout history. From the enchanting brushstrokes of Winslow Homer's "The Gulf Stream" to the vibrant sugarcane fields in Mauritius, Africa, this versatile crop has left its mark on landscapes across the globe. Saccharum officinarum, commonly known as sugar cane, holds a rich legacy dating back to 1899 when Winslow Homer immortalized its allure in his masterpiece. Its significance extends beyond art; it is an integral part of cultures and economies worldwide. As dusk falls over sugarcane crops, an armyworm emerges from hiding. This nocturnal creature reminds us of nature's delicate balance and the challenges faced by farmers who tirelessly tend to their precious harvests. Venturing further into its story reveals scenes from different corners of our planet. In Cape Verde's Santiago island lies a green heart pulsating with life - sugarcane plants sway gracefully amidst breathtaking landscapes. Santo Antao's Paul Valley showcases nature at its finest, where lush fields bear testament to human perseverance against rugged terrains. Traveling through time brings us to Cuba circa 1910 - a pivotal era for sugar cane cultivation. Witness women navigating canal boats laden with provisions while others load carts with freshly harvested canes. These snapshots capture not only hard work but also resilience and unity within communities built around this vital crop. Today, Saccharum officinarum continues to thrive as both sustenance and inspiration for countless individuals worldwide. Its sweet nectar fuels industries while reminding us of humanity's ability to adapt and innovate in pursuit of progress. So let us celebrate sugar cane – an extraordinary plant that connects diverse cultures across continents through its beauty, bounty, and enduring presence in our shared history.