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Antique Framed Print : Barracks in Antananarivo, Madagascar
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Barracks in Antananarivo, Madagascar
Barracks in Antananarivo (Tananarive), Madagascar. Date: circa 1908
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Media ID 14402145
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Antananarivo Artillery Barrack Barracks Hills Infantry Madagascan Madagascar Tana Tananarive
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 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
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 23.6cm (14.6" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
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
Barracks in Antananarivo, Madagascar (circa 1908): A Panoramic View of Military Housing in the Heart of the City This evocative photograph captures the scene of military barracks in Antananarivo, the capital city of Madagascar, during the early 1900s. The image, taken from a vantage point on a hill overlooking the city, offers a striking panorama of the barracks and their surrounding terrain. The military installations, consisting of numerous houses and buildings, are arranged in a neat and orderly fashion, reflecting the disciplined nature of the infantry and artillery units stationed there. The red-roofed structures, with their distinctive chimneys, stand out against the lush green hills of Soaniarana and Fiadanana in the background. Antananarivo, also known as Tana, was a bustling colonial city during this period, with a diverse population of Malagasy, French, and other European residents. The presence of a strong military force was essential to maintain order and protect the interests of the colonial administration. The barracks served as more than just military installations; they also provided housing for soldiers and their families. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily lives of these military communities, revealing the close-knit nature of the barracks and the sense of camaraderie among the soldiers. This photograph is a valuable historical record of a bygone era, providing insights into the military presence in Madagascar during the early 1900s and the unique character of Antananarivo's urban landscape.
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