Poster Print : Sir Henry Morton Stanley and his men being threatened by Sukuma natives, 1890 (wood

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Sir Henry Morton Stanley and his men being threatened by Sukuma natives, 1890 (wood

KW441393 Sir Henry Morton Stanley and his men being threatened by Sukuma natives, 1890 (wood engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, Africa, 1889; Illustration from In Darkest Africa by Sir Henry Morton Stanley, published 1890; ); Ken Welsh; French, out of copyright

Media ID 12882297

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Arrows Bows British Empire Darkest Emin Pasha Firing Henry Morton Stanley Huts Officers Threatened Natives Travellers

A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print

Experience the thrill of exploration history with our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints featuring the iconic image of Sir Henry Morton Stanley and his men being threatened by the Sukuma natives in 1890. This captivating wood engraving by Edouard Riou captures the tense moment from Stanley's Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, a pivotal moment in the European conquest of Africa. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and add a touch of adventure to your decor. Each print is made with high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and long-lasting durability. Order now and transport yourself back in time.

A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 38.3cm (23.4" x 15.1")

Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a tense moment in history, as Sir Henry Morton Stanley and his men find themselves facing the threat of Sukuma natives in 1890. The wood engraving by Edouard Riou showcases the perilous nature of the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition in Africa, which took place in 1889. In this illustration from Stanley's renowned book "In Darkest Africa" we witness a scene filled with drama and danger. A walking column of explorers is surrounded by an African village, its inhabitants armed with bows and arrows. The colonial presence is palpable, highlighting the complex dynamics between British officers and native communities during this era of exploration. The landscape serves as a backdrop to this intense encounter, emphasizing both the vastness of Africa and the challenges faced by those who ventured into its depths. As tensions rise, it becomes clear that conflict may be inevitable. This image offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in history when cultures clashed amidst the pursuit of knowledge and power. It reminds us of the bravery exhibited by these early travelers while also raising questions about imperialism and its impact on indigenous populations. Through this wood engraving, we are transported back to an era marked by exploration, adventure, and confrontation – reminding us that even within one frame lies a multitude of stories waiting to be discovered.

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