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Poster Print : English trading settlement on the Gaboon; The Gaboon. 1875. Creator: Unknown
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English trading settlement on the Gaboon; The Gaboon. 1875. Creator: Unknown
English trading settlement on the Gaboon; The Gaboon. 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]
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1870s Bates Henry Walter Bates Hw Cassell Petter Galpin Central Africa Colonisation Gabon Gabonese Griffon Du Bellay Marie Theophile Henry Walter Bates Hw Bates Illustrated Travels Marie Theophile Griffon Du Bellay Petter And Galpin Settlement Cassell
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image depicts an English trading settlement on the shores of the Gaboon River in 1875. The scene, taken from H.W. Bates' "Illustrated Travels," showcases the rich history of colonial exploration and trade. With intricate details and vibrant colors, this print is a stunning addition to any room, transporting you to a bygone era. Unknown origins only add to the mystery and allure of this beautiful piece.
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 29.4cm (23.4" x 11.6")
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 photograph, titled 'English Trading Settlement on the Gaboon; The Gaboon,' dates back to the 1870s and is an intriguing glimpse into the colonial past of Central Africa. The image, taken from Henry Walter Bates' Illustrated Travels, published by Cassell, Petter, and Galpin in London around 1880, depicts a scenic English trading settlement nestled along the banks of the Gaboon River in Gabon. The photograph showcases a tranquil scene of the colonial outpost, with European buildings and structures dominating the foreground. The architecture, a testament to British colonialism, stands in stark contrast to the lush, tropical African landscape in the background. The Gaboon River, a vital waterway for trade and transportation during this era, flows gently in the distance, reflecting the calm serenity of the scene. The photograph also captures a group of African men and women in the background, engaged in their daily activities. Their presence underscores the complex interplay of cultures and the intricate web of economic and social relationships that existed between the European colonizers and the indigenous population. The photograph, taken by an unknown artist, is a poignant reminder of the colonial past and the profound impact it had on the people and landscapes of Africa. The image, with its rich historical context and evocative visual narrative, continues to captivate and inspire viewers, offering a window into a bygone era.
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