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German East Africa - a Mango Tree full of fruit
circa 1910s
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Media ID 20613985
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Colonia Colony Deutsch Foreign Grove Mango Tanzania Tanzanian Afrika
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Bring the vibrant colors and rich history of German East Africa into your home with our exquisite Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning image, titled "German East Africa - A Mango Tree Full of Fruit," is a captivating snapshot of the past, captured by the talented lens of Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. Circa 1910s, this photograph transports you to a time of adventure and exploration. The lush mango tree, heavy with ripe fruit, is a testament to the richness and beauty of the African landscape. Our Framed Prints are not only beautiful works of art but also a unique conversation starter. Add this evocative image to your collection and let the story of German East Africa unfold before your eyes.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 25.5cm (15.6" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 57.9cm x 47.8cm (22.8" x 18.8")
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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A Mango Tree Laden with Fruit in German East Africa, circa 1910s: A Postcard View into the Colonial Past This evocative postcard image captures the lush beauty of a mango tree in full fruit, nestled within the verdant groves of German East Africa, now known as Tanzania. The photograph, taken in the early 1900s during the height of German colonial rule, offers a glimpse into a bygone era. The mango tree, with its broad, spreading canopy and heavy branches, stands tall against a backdrop of vibrant green foliage. The ripe, golden fruits dangle enticingly from the branches, their luscious sweetness a tantalizing promise of the tropical paradise that lay before the German colonizers. The postcard bears the inscription "Deutsch Ost Afrika" (German East Africa) and "Farican" (Far East Africa), reflecting the European perspective of the time that viewed the African continent as a collection of territories to be explored, claimed, and exploited. The image of the mango tree, with its abundant fruit, speaks to the allure of the land and its resources, which drew thousands of German settlers to the region. The postcard also bears the image of a small European village, with thatched-roof huts and a church, nestled at the foot of the tree. This settlement represents the European presence in the region, and the attempt to impose order and control over the land and its people. Despite the colonial context, the image of the mango tree remains a powerful symbol of the natural beauty and abundance of German East Africa. The tree's fruit, ripe and ready for the picking, stands as a reminder of the richness and diversity of the African continent, and the enduring allure of the tropical paradise that continues to captivate and inspire us today.
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