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Hill Coolies landing at the Mauritius (engraving)
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Hill Coolies landing at the Mauritius (engraving)
1586904 Hill Coolies landing at the Mauritius (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hill Coolies landing at the Mauritius. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 6 August 1842.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22817968
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Indian Ocean Landing Mauritius
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This engraving, titled "Hill Coolies landing at the Mauritius" takes us back to a significant moment in history. Created by an English School artist in the 19th century, this print showcases the bustling scene of trade and transportation in the Indian Ocean. The image transports us to the shores of Mauritius, where boats and tugboats fill the harbor. The focal point is undoubtedly a group of Hill Coolies disembarking from one of these vessels. These laborers were brought from India to work on plantations during a time when indentured servitude was prevalent. The composition beautifully captures both the excitement and apprehension on their faces as they step onto unfamiliar land. Their colorful attire adds vibrancy to an otherwise monochromatic scene, symbolizing their rich cultural heritage amidst new surroundings. Intriguingly, this engraving originally appeared in The Illustrated London News on August 6th, 1842. It serves as a visual documentation of an era marked by colonial expansion and global trade networks. As we gaze upon this historical artwork preserved within a private collection, we are reminded of how art can encapsulate moments that shape our collective memory. This print not only offers aesthetic pleasure but also invites contemplation about themes such as migration, labor exploitation, and cultural exchange – topics still relevant today.
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