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Antique Framed Print : Kenya / Mombasa 1875
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Kenya / Mombasa 1875
Island off the coast of Kenya, East Africa, captured by British cruisers, 20 January 1875
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Media ID 4379613
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1875 Captured Cruisers Kenya Mombasa January
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 25.1cm (14.6" x 9.9")
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.
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This print captures a pivotal moment in history - the capture of an island off the coast of Kenya, Mombasa, by British cruisers on 20 January 1875. The image transports us back to a time when colonial powers were vying for control over territories in East Africa.
The serene coastal landscape belies the tumultuous events that unfolded on that fateful day. The British cruisers can almost be imagined looming ominously on the horizon, their presence a stark reminder of the imperial ambitions driving their actions.
As we gaze upon this historical snapshot, we are reminded of the complex legacy of colonialism and its lasting impact on the people and landscapes it touched. The island itself becomes a symbol of conquest and domination, its very existence now forever intertwined with the forces that sought to subjugate it.
Through this print from Mary Evans Prints Online, we are given a glimpse into a chapter of history that continues to shape our world today. It serves as a poignant reminder of the power dynamics at play in our shared past and challenges us to reflect on how they continue to influence our present reality.
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