Glass Place Mat : Bougainville on River
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Bougainville on River
LOUIS-ANTOINE DE BOUGAINVILLE French naval, navigator, geographer, shown crossing the river of Santa Lucia in a canoe drawn by horses
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1729 1811 Antoine Bougainville Canoe Crossing Drawn Geographer Lucia Navigator Shown
Glass Place Mat (Set of 4)
Set of 4 Glass Place Mats. Stylish and elegant polished safety glass, toughened and heat resistant (275x225mm, 7mm thick). Matching Coasters also available.
Set of 4 Glass Place Mats. Elegant polished safety glass and heat resistant. Matching Coasters may also be available
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 17.8cm (10" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 27.5cm x 22.5cm (10.8" x 8.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image depicts the renowned French naval officer, navigator, and geographer, Louis-Antoine de Bougainville, in the midst of crossing the Santa Lucia River in a canoe, skillfully drawn by horses in the year 1729. The historic photograph, taken from Mary Evans Picture Library, transports us back in time to an era of exploration and discovery. Born on November 17, 1729, in Saint-Malo, France, Bougainville embarked on an illustrious career in the French Navy, eventually commanding his own ship, the Boudeuse, on a voyage of discovery around the world between 1766 and 1769. This journey resulted in the publication of his famous account, "A Voyage Around the World," which brought him significant acclaim. However, this photograph does not depict Bougainville on one of his grand voyages but rather during an earlier expedition to South America. Here, he is shown crossing the Santa Lucia River, likely in present-day Uruguay, with the assistance of horses. The horses' strength and agility are evident as they pull the canoe through the water, allowing Bougainville to traverse the river with ease. The photograph, taken in 1811, is a testament to the adventurous spirit of Bougainville and the lengths to which explorers went to expand geographical knowledge during the Age of Discovery. The image is a captivating reminder of the rich history of exploration and the indomitable human spirit that drives us to venture into the unknown.
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