Antique Framed Print : Samuel Baker, explorer in East Africa
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Samuel Baker, explorer in East Africa
Samuel Baker, explorer in East Africa, with his wife Florence, near the Karuma Falls. The natives assume he is Spekes brother, because their beards are similar. Date: circa 1864
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Media ID 14230387
© The Sharp Illustration Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
1864 Augustus Awning Baker Exploration Explorer Explorers Falls Florence Grant Hanning Heroes Huts Meal Natives Samuel Shield Shields Spear Spears Speke
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
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.4cm (9.6" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
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
In this evocative photograph taken circa 1864, English explorer Samuel Baker (1821-1893) and his wife Florence Baker (1841-1926) are depicted in a tranquil moment near the breathtaking Karuma Falls in East Africa. The couple, both dressed in Victorian attire, sit under the shade of an awning, surrounded by the lush vegetation of the African landscape. Samuel Baker, a renowned British explorer, had made a name for himself by discovering the sources of the Nile's Bahr el Jebel and Bahr el Ghazal tributaries in the late 1850s. His wife, Florence, accompanied him on many of his expeditions, making her one of the first European women to venture into the heart of Africa. Despite their Western appearance, the local natives, who were unfamiliar with Europeans, assumed Samuel Baker was the brother of John Hanning Speke, another famous British explorer, due to their similar beards. Speke, who had also explored the region and discovered the source of the Nile, had a distinctive beard that was widely known. In the background of the photograph, native huts and their inhabitants can be seen, some of whom are armed with spears and shields. The juxtaposition of the European explorers and the African people highlights the cultural divide between the two worlds, as well as the sense of adventure and discovery that characterized the Victorian era. This image offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the world was still being explored, and the unknown was a source of fascination and wonder. The photograph is a testament to the indomitable spirit of exploration and the courage of those who dared to venture into the unknown, leaving a lasting impact on history.
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