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Engraving depicting The Caravan, scene of La Venus Noire: Vo
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Engraving depicting The Caravan, scene of La Venus Noire: Vo
Adolphe Belot (1829-1890). French dramatist and novelist. La Venus Noire: Voyage Dans l Afrique Central (The Black Venus: Journey to Central Africa). The Caravan. Engraving in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1879. Colored
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This engraving, titled "The Caravan" by Adolphe Belot, is a captivating depiction of a European expeditionary group making their way through Central Africa in the late 19th century. Belot, a French dramatist and novelist, documented his journey in the book "La Venus Noire: Voyage Dans l'Afrique Centrale" (The Black Venus: Journey to Central Africa), which was published in 1879. The image portrays a caravan of Europeans, accompanied by African porters and a dog, making their way across the open African landscape. The group is shown in the foreground, with their belongings and supplies loaded onto camels and other animals. The African porters, dressed in traditional clothing, are shown in the background, leading additional animals and carrying heavy loads. The engraving provides a glimpse into the challenging conditions of a European expedition in Africa during this time period. The group is shown in the harsh, arid landscape, with the sun beating down on them and the desert stretching out in the distance. The scene is also populated with various animals, including a lion in the background, adding to the sense of adventure and danger. The use of color in the engraving adds depth and vibrancy to the image, bringing the scene to life and making it a striking visual representation of the journey described in Belot's book. Overall, "The Caravan" is a fascinating and evocative depiction of European exploration in Africa during the late 19th century.
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