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Poster Print : Fort Johnston, Lake Nyasa, Nyasaland, Africa now Malawi
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Fort Johnston, Lake Nyasa, Nyasaland, Africa now Malawi
Ivory to be sent to London, Victorian period. The location is Fort Johnston, Lake Nyasa, Nyasaland, Africa now Malawi
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Media ID 32365964
© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
Corporation Fort Ivory Johnston Lakes Malawi Nyasa Nyasaland
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Transport yourself back in time with our stunning vintage poster print from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection. This captivating image showcases Fort Johnston, a historic British fortification located on the shores of Lake Nyasa in Nyasaland, Africa, now known as Malawi. Dating back to the Victorian era, this ivory-toned photograph exudes a sense of adventure and colonial history. Ideal for decorating a study, office, or any space yearning for a touch of nostalgia and world exploration. Bring the past to life with our authentic and high-quality poster prints.
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 40cm (23.4" x 15.7")
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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Fort Johnston, Lake Nyasa, Nyasaland, Africa (now Malawi), late Victorian period. This evocative photograph captures the grandeur and mystery of Fort Johnston, a British military outpost and administrative center, nestled on the shores of the serene Lake Nyasa in Nyasaland, Africa (now Malawi). The fort, built in the late 1890s, served as a strategic base for the British South Africa Company's rule over the region during the height of the African ivory trade. The image, taken during the Edwardian era, reveals the imposing stone structures of the fort, with its red-tiled roofs and tall, arched windows, standing proud against the backdrop of the tranquil lake. The fort's commanding presence is further accentuated by the lush, green vegetation surrounding it, providing a stark contrast to the rugged, rocky terrain of the shoreline. The ivory trade, which played a significant role in the colonization of Africa, is hinted at by the presence of several porters, who can be seen in the foreground, carrying large, ornate ivory tusks on their heads. The porters, dressed in colorful, traditional African garb, add a sense of authenticity to the scene, highlighting the rich cultural diversity of the region. Despite the fort's imposing appearance, there is a sense of tranquility and stillness in the photograph, with the calm waters of Lake Nyasa reflecting the clear, blue sky above. The image offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the world was connected through the global trade of valuable commodities, and the British Empire held sway over vast swathes of Africa.
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