Poster Print : Accra and its coastline in 1873
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Accra and its coastline in 1873
Accra sketched in 1873, the year, when after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana, the British attacked and virtually destroyed the Asanti capital of Kumasi, and officially declared Ghana a crown colony. Shortly thereafter, the British moved their administrative capital from Cape Coast to Accra. The main factors in this decision were Accras drier climate relative to Cape Coast, and the fact that Accra was not home to the tsetse fly, allowing the use animal transport
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Step back in time with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Print of Accra and its coastline as it looked in 1873. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, provides a rare glimpse into the past, showcasing Accra during a pivotal year in its history. In this sketched representation, the uneasy relationship between the British and the people of central Ghana unfolds against the backdrop of the beautiful coastline. Bring the history of Accra into your home or office with this beautiful and intriguing poster print."
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 18.9cm (23.4" x 7.4")
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
Accra Sketched in 1873: A Historical Moment in Ghana's Colonial Past This image of Accra's coastline, sketched in 1873, offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in Ghana's colonial history. In the year of this drawing, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana, the British launched a devastating attack on the Asanti capital of Kumasi. The attack, which occurred in December of that year, marked the effective end of Asanti resistance and the official declaration of Ghana as a British crown colony. The main factors influencing the British decision to move their administrative capital from Cape Coast to Accra were the city's drier climate, relative to Cape Coast, and the absence of the tsetse fly, which allowed for the use of animal transport. The drier climate made Accra a more attractive location for Europeans, who sought to avoid the malaria-ridden conditions prevalent in the coastal regions. Additionally, the absence of the tsetse fly, which spreads sleeping sickness, enabled the use of horses and oxen for transportation, making it easier to govern the vast territories of the new colony. The attack on Kumasi and the subsequent move to Accra signified a significant shift in Ghana's colonial history. The British consolidated their power over the region, paving the way for the import of European culture, values, and economic systems. This image, with its serene depiction of Accra's coastline, serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and often tumultuous history that unfolded in this region over a century ago.
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