Metal Print : African colonialism. Explorers attending a party in his hono
Metal Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
African colonialism. Explorers attending a party in his hono
African colonialism. Explorers attending a party in his honor in Niger (1881). Nineteenth-century colored engraving
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Media ID 14322206
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Accordion Celebration Colonialism Colonization Colonizer Dancer Explorer Feast Indigene Instrument Musician Niger Percussion Spectacle Spectators Tribal Umbrella Musical
20"x16" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our captivating Metal Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring an intriguing image of African colonialism. This striking nineteenth-century engraving, Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts explorers gathered for a grand party in honor of an African leader (Niger, 1881). Each Metal Print is meticulously crafted to bring out the rich details and vibrant colors of the original artwork, making it a unique and thought-provoking addition to any space. Embrace history and start a conversation with this evocative piece.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking 19th-century engraving captures an intriguing moment in the annals of African colonialism: explorers attending a party in honor of their achievements in Niger, 1881. The image presents a vivid tableau of the encounter between European explorers and the indigenous people of Africa. The European explorers, dressed in their finest attire, are seen mingling with local dancers, musicians, and tribesmen. The air is filled with the sounds of African music as a dancer plays a percussion instrument, while another performs an energetic dance under the shade of a large umbrella. European spectators, some with accordions in hand, observe the spectacle with a mixture of fascination and curiosity. The indigenous people, dressed in their traditional attire, seem to be equally intrigued by the Europeans, who have brought with them new technologies, ideas, and cultural practices. This engraving offers a glimpse into the complex and multifaceted nature of colonialism, a time when the world was being connected and transformed in ways that would forever alter the course of history. The image is a poignant reminder of the human capacity for both exploration and exploitation, as well as the enduring power of music and dance to bridge cultural divides.
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