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Antique Framed Print : Victoria Falls: The Leaping Water, pub. 1864. Creator: Thomas Baines (1820-75)
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Victoria Falls: The Leaping Water, pub. 1864. Creator: Thomas Baines (1820-75)
Victoria Falls: The Leaping Water, from Explorations in South West Africa, pub. 1864 (colour lithograph). made in collaboration with James Chapman (1831-1872), the explorer and photographer; Thomas Baines (1820-1875) was an English artist and explorer of British colonial southern Africa and Australia
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Media ID 18269784
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14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 16.8cm x 24.4cm (6.6" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
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.
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Victoria Falls - The Leaping Water, pub. 1864 - A Captivating Glimpse into the Untamed Beauty of Africa
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. This mesmerizing print captures the awe-inspiring spectacle of Victoria Falls in all its untamed glory. Published in 1864, this colour lithograph by Thomas Baines and James Chapman takes us back to a time when exploration and colonialism intertwined on the African continent. The image transports us to the Zambezi River, where nature's raw power is unleashed through thundering rapids and cascading waterfalls. The iconic Victoria Falls dominates the scene, with its immense volume of water leaping off towering cliffs into a misty abyss below. It is as if chaos itself has been frozen in time, creating an everlasting testament to Earth's natural wonders. Thomas Baines, an English artist and explorer known for his expeditions across southern Africa and Australia, collaborated with James Chapman – an explorer turned photographer – to bring this historical moment to life. Their combined expertise resulted in a breathtaking illustration that encapsulates both the grandeur of nature and the spirit of adventure. As we gaze upon this historic print from Heritage Images' Historica Graphica Collection, we are reminded of David Livingstone's famous encounter with these falls just two decades earlier. This artwork not only immortalizes one man's quest for discovery but also invites us to embark on our own voyages into uncharted territories. Let this image transport you deep into Africa's heartland—a vivid
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