Print of Christopher Columbus taking possession of the Americas
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Framed Print of Columbus arrives in the Americas, 1492 C016 / 4494
Columbus arrives in the Americas. 19th-century artwork of the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus (1451-1506, kneeling) taking possession of the new country he had discovered on 12 October 1492. He claimed the land in the Americas in the name of his patrons Isabella I of Castile and her husband Ferdinand II of Aragon (the union of their crowns is depicted on the banner), greatly expanding the Spanish Empire. Columbus had three ships and 120 men, spending five weeks at sea. He named the island San Salvador, thought to be what is now Watling Island. This artwork was published in Boston, USA, in 1893, by the Prang Educational Company. Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations. © LIBRARY OF CONGRESS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
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Step back in time with our Framed Prints. This particular piece shows the iconic moment when Christopher Columbus, portrayed in an 19th-century artwork, sets foot on the shores of the Americas in 1492. The Columbus arrives in the Americas image (CO16 / 4494), sourced from the prestigious Library of Congress/Science Photo Library, adds an element of history and intrigue to any room. Each Framed Print is meticulously crafted with attention to detail, ensuring a high-quality, museum-grade presentation. Bring this iconic moment to life and elevate your home or office decor with our Framed Prints.
A moment of history unfolds in this vibrant 19th-century artwork. Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer, kneels on a Caribbean shore, taking possession of the land he discovered five weeks after setting sail with three ships and 120 men. The banner above him proudly displays the unified crowns of Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon, symbolizing their patronage that greatly expanded the Spanish Empire.
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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 18.5cm (9.6" x 7.3")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
