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Frontispice de l Afrique. Engraving of the Encyclopedie
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Frontispice de l Afrique. Engraving of the Encyclopedie
Frontispice de l Afrique. Engraving of the Encyclopedie des voyages (1792-1796) by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur. Engraving. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. National Library
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Frontispice de l'Afrique
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is an enchanting and thought-provoking engraving from the "Encyclopedie des Voyages," published in Paris between 1792 and 1796. This image, created by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, serves as the frontispiece for the volume dedicated to Africa. The intricate design showcases a vertical, upright composition in black and white, with a man standing proudly at its center. The man, dressed in colonial attire, gazes out towards the horizon, as if contemplating the vast expanse of the African continent that lies before him. Surrounding him are various scenes depicting people and settlements, some peaceful and others filled with tension. The allegorical facade behind the man is adorned with exotic motifs and figures, representing the diverse cultures and landscapes of Africa. This engraving, a visual testament to the Enlightenment era's fascination with exploration and discovery, is both an allegory of colonialism and a commentary on the complexities of colonization. The image of the man, as a symbol of European imperialism, is juxtaposed with the diverse and intriguing representations of the African people and their lands. The "Frontispice de l'Afrique" is a striking example of the visual language used during the colonial era to depict the 'Other.' It invites us to reflect on the complex history of European interaction with Africa and the role of imperialism in shaping our understanding of the world. This engraving, now housed in the National Library in Paris, remains a powerful reminder of the intricate and often complicated relationship between Europe and Africa.
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