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Poster Print : Del Mina. circa 1600: The coastal trading town of Elmina in Ghana
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Del Mina. circa 1600: The coastal trading town of Elmina in Ghana
circa 1600: The coastal trading town of Elmina in Ghana, built around the Portuguese castle of St George El Mina. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11804930
© 2005 Getty Images
Castle Fort Sailing Ship Transport Vessel Diry Format
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Transport yourself back in time with our stunning poster print from Media Storehouse's Fine Art Storehouse collection. This captivating piece, titled "Del Mina," showcases the historic Portuguese castle of St George El Mina in Elmina, Ghana, circa 1600. The Hulton Archive photograph beautifully depicts the coastal trading town, with the castle standing proudly against the backdrop of the bustling harbor. Add an air of history and culture to any room with this exquisite and authentic work of art.
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 53.6cm x 42cm (21.1" x 16.5")
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 takes us back in time to the bustling coastal trading town of Elmina, Ghana, around the year 1600. The image showcases the impressive Portuguese castle of St George El Mina, which stands proudly at the heart of this vibrant settlement. As we gaze upon this historical gem captured by Hulton Archive/Getty Images, we are transported to an era when trade and exploration were shaping the world. The composition is a perfect blend of land and sea, with a picturesque landscape stretching out before us. The deep blue waters glisten under the golden sunlight as they gently lap against the shore. In this maritime scene, a majestic sailing vessel gracefully glides through these waters - perhaps carrying valuable cargo from distant lands. The focal point of this photograph is undoubtedly the imposing castle that dominates its surroundings. Its sturdy walls and intricate architecture stand as a testament to both European influence and local craftsmanship. This fortress served not only as a symbol of power but also as a hub for trade activities between Africa and Europe during that period. As we admire this remarkable piece from Fine Art Storehouse's collection, let us appreciate how it captures both history and beauty in one frame. It reminds us of our interconnected past while offering glimpses into cultures long gone but not forgotten.
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