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Mounted Print : Victoria Falls: The Leaping Water, pub. 1864. Creator: Thomas Baines (1820-75)
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Victoria Falls: The Leaping Water, pub. 1864. Creator: Thomas Baines (1820-75)
Victoria Falls: The Leaping Water, from Explorations in South West Africa, pub. 1864 (colour lithograph). made in collaboration with James Chapman (1831-1872), the explorer and photographer; Thomas Baines (1820-1875) was an English artist and explorer of British colonial southern Africa and Australia
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Media ID 18269784
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10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Victoria Falls with our exquisite mounted photo from the Media Storehouse collection. This stunning, vintage image, titled "Victoria Falls: The Leaping Water," was published in 1864 and created by renowned explorer and artist Thomas Baines. In collaboration with James Chapman, Baines captured the raw power and majesty of the falls in this color lithograph, offering a glimpse into the past and the wonders of nature. Bring this piece of history into your home and let the captivating image of Victoria Falls transport you to another time.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 14cm x 20.3cm (5.5" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Victoria Falls - The Leaping Water, pub. 1864 - A Captivating Glimpse into the Untamed Beauty of Africa
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. This mesmerizing print captures the awe-inspiring spectacle of Victoria Falls in all its untamed glory. Published in 1864, this colour lithograph by Thomas Baines and James Chapman takes us back to a time when exploration and colonialism intertwined on the African continent. The image transports us to the Zambezi River, where nature's raw power is unleashed through thundering rapids and cascading waterfalls. The iconic Victoria Falls dominates the scene, with its immense volume of water leaping off towering cliffs into a misty abyss below. It is as if chaos itself has been frozen in time, creating an everlasting testament to Earth's natural wonders. Thomas Baines, an English artist and explorer known for his expeditions across southern Africa and Australia, collaborated with James Chapman – an explorer turned photographer – to bring this historical moment to life. Their combined expertise resulted in a breathtaking illustration that encapsulates both the grandeur of nature and the spirit of adventure. As we gaze upon this historic print from Heritage Images' Historica Graphica Collection, we are reminded of David Livingstone's famous encounter with these falls just two decades earlier. This artwork not only immortalizes one man's quest for discovery but also invites us to embark on our own voyages into uncharted territories. Let this image transport you deep into Africa's heartland—a vivid
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