Antique Framed Print : Benin - Scenes & Places
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Benin - Scenes & Places
The Republic of Benin (formerly Dahomey) - places depicted on the card are capital city Porto-Novo, a house of the indigenous population (one of whom is pictured in the inset oval) and a view of the banks of the River Oueme (which flows into the Atlantic Ocean at Cotonou). Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 7229573
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Banks Benin Dahomey Population Porto River Bank Novo
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 23cm (14.6" x 9.1")
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
This evocative photograph captures the essence of Benin, then known as Dahomey, in the late 1910s. The image features three distinct scenes from this West African republic, now the Republic of Benin. In the foreground, we see a traditional indigenous house, its thatched roof supported by tall, wooden posts. One resident is shown in the inset oval, wearing a colorful headdress and holding a calabash gourd. The house is surrounded by lush vegetation, providing a sense of the tropical climate and abundant natural resources. Moving to the left, our gaze falls upon the bustling capital city of Porto-Novo. The city's architecture reveals a blend of African and European influences, with red-tiled roofs and whitewashed walls juxtaposed against the vibrant greenery. The photograph's composition draws our attention to the central marketplace, where people are engaged in various commercial activities. Lastly, we turn our focus to the banks of the River Oueme, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean at Cotonou. The river serves as a vital source of water for the local population, and its banks are dotted with small settlements and farmland. The tranquil scene is a testament to the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of Benin, a land where the indigenous population continues to thrive amidst the passage of time.
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