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Poster Print : CABEZA de VACA EXPEDITION. Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca and his men during their eight-year trek between the Gulf of Mexico and Mexico City, 1528-36. Illustration by Alfred Russell
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CABEZA de VACA EXPEDITION. Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca and his men during their eight-year trek between the Gulf of Mexico and Mexico City, 1528-36. Illustration by Alfred Russell
CABEZA de VACA EXPEDITION.
Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca and his men during their eight-year trek between the Gulf of Mexico and Mexico City, 1528-36. Illustration by Alfred Russell
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Age Of Discovery Alfred Alvar Amputee Beach Conquistador Expedition Exploration Explorer Gulf Coast Gulf Of Mexico Halberd Helmet Illness Latin America Mesoamerica Mexico City Musket New World Nunez Russell Spanish Spear Cabeza Vaca
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating CABEZA de VACA EXPEDITION poster print. This historic illustration by Alfred Russell transports you to the 16th century, depicting Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca and his men during their remarkable eight-year trek from the Gulf of Mexico to Mexico City, between 1528 and 1536. Bring the story of this legendary explorer to life in your home or office with this high-quality, museum-grade poster print. Add an element of history and adventure to any space with this intriguing piece 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 40.8cm (23.4" x 16.1")
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.
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This print captures the arduous journey of Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca and his men during their eight-year trek between the Gulf of Mexico and Mexico City from 1528 to 1536. Illustrated by Alfred Russell, this artwork takes us back to the 16th century, immersing us in a pivotal moment of exploration and conquest. In this illustration, we see a group of Spanish explorers led by Cabeza de Vaca standing on a beach along the Gulf Coast. Clad in armor and helmets, they carry weapons such as spears, muskets, and halberds - symbols of their conquistador status. The image also highlights the physical toll that this expedition took on its participants; one man is depicted as an amputee, reminding us of the hardships faced during these early expeditions. The backdrop showcases the vastness and beauty of Latin America's New World - a land waiting to be discovered and claimed by European powers during the Age of Discovery. This image serves as a reminder not only of Cabeza de Vaca's remarkable journey but also sheds light on the broader historical context surrounding Mesoamerica at that time. Alfred Russell's detailed illustration transports us back in time, allowing us to witness firsthand one chapter in humanity's relentless pursuit for knowledge and power. It serves as both an educational tool for understanding our past and an artistic testament to human resilience in face of adversity.
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