Poster Print > Africa > Ghana > Kumasi
Poster Print : The Queen of Ashantis bed, 1874
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
The Queen of Ashantis bed, 1874
A British soldier enters the empty bedchamber of the Queen of Ashanti which has a bed on the floor and is nowhere near as grand an affair as the Kings bedchamber. In 1873, 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 on 24 July 1874
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 4398451
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10221740
1873 1874 Acing Asanti Ashanti Attacked Bed Chamber Capital Colony Decades Declared Destroyed Empty Enters Floor Ghana Kumasi Officially Relationship Uneasy Virtually
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Step into history with Media Storehouse's exclusive range of poster prints, featuring "The Queen of Ashantis Bed, 1874" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures a moment in time as a British soldier enters the modest bedchamber of the Queen of Ashanti, contrasting the grandeur of the King's quarters. Bring this intriguing piece of history into your home or office and ignite conversations with its captivating storytelling. Order now and experience the beauty and intrigue of the past, delivered right to your doorstep."
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 47.8cm x 42cm (18.8" 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 powerful print captures a poignant moment in history as a British soldier enters the empty bedchamber of the Queen of Ashanti in 1874. The stark contrast between the Queen's humble bed on the floor and the grandeur of the King's bedchamber speaks volumes about the unequal relationship between the British colonizers and the Acing people of central Ghana.
In 1873, tensions reached a breaking point when British forces attacked and virtually destroyed the Asanti capital of Kumasi. This marked a turning point as Ghana was officially declared a crown colony on July 24, 1874. The image serves as a reminder of the devastating impact colonialism had on indigenous cultures and their way of life.
The historical significance of this photograph cannot be understated, highlighting not only the power dynamics at play during this period but also shedding light on how entire civilizations were upended by imperialist ambitions. It is a somber reflection on our shared past and serves as an important reminder to learn from these dark chapters in history to ensure they are never repeated.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
