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GATL2A-00010
Cuban sugar-planter with his staff and bodyguards, 1890s.
Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph
North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations
Media ID 5881619
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1890s Agriculture Barn Bodyguard Caribbean Caribbean Island Colonial Colony Cuba Cuban Estate Farm Farming Guard Horse Horse Back Independence Latin America Lawlessness Military Plantation Rebellion Revolt Rider Spanish Spanish Colony Sugar Uprising Independence Movement
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This photo print, titled "GATL2A-00010" takes us back to the enchanting era of the 1890s in Cuba. The image showcases a Cuban sugar-planter surrounded by his loyal staff and vigilant bodyguards. Hand-colored with meticulous detail, this halftone reproduction brings to life the vibrant colors and rich textures of this historic moment. The scene exudes an air of tradition and vintage charm as we witness the plantation owner confidently seated on horseback, overseeing his vast estate. His bodyguards stand tall beside him, their presence a reminder of the lawlessness that plagued these times. Intriguingly, this photograph hints at a turbulent period in Cuban history when whispers of revolt and rebellion filled the Caribbean island's air. As tensions rose between Spanish colonial rule and aspirations for independence, agriculture played a pivotal role in fueling both sides' ambitions. With its lush sugarcane fields stretching into the horizon behind them, this image encapsulates not only an essential aspect of Cuba's agricultural heritage but also serves as a visual testament to its fight for freedom. The juxtaposition of farm life against military elements symbolizes how intertwined these two worlds were during this transformative period. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, it transports us to an era where struggle met resilience—a chapter etched forever in Latin America's history books.
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