Peruvian Inca Lunar Eclipse Print, 1842

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Framed Print of The despair of the sun-worshipping Peruvian

The despair of the sun-worshipping Peruvian Incas during a lunar eclipse. The people bang drums and tambourines, whip dogs and scream to prevent the eclipse. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Nasi from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples (Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i Popoli), Florence, 1842. Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries. © Florilegius/Mary Evans

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Add a touch of cultural heritage to your home with our Framed Prints, featuring "The despair of the sun-worshipping Peruvian" by Mary Evans. This piece shows the Incas' desperate attempt to prevent a lunar eclipse during ancient rituals, complete with drums, tambourines and whips. Perfect for art lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

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Image Download - Download high-resolution image of The despair of the sun-worshipping Peruvian, a Rights Managed licensed photograph from Mary Evans. This historic image depicts Incas during a lunar eclipse, using drums and tambourines to prevent it, showcasing their ancient traditions and practices in Peru.

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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). 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: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 16.1cm (9.6" x 6.3")

Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")