Poster Print : Woman from the Lunda Region, Angola
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Woman from the Lunda Region, Angola
Woman from the Lunda Region, Angola (at this stage still a Portuguese Colony). Date: circa 1950s
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Media ID 11580595
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Angola Angolan Braided Colony Museu Overseas Portuguese Region
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Introducing the captivating Woman from the Lunda Region, Angola poster print from our Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the mid-1950s when Angola was still a Portuguese colony. The woman's vibrant attire and confident expression radiate the rich cultural heritage of the Lunda people, making this print an intriguing addition to any wall. Bring the history and diversity of Angola into your home or office with this stunning, rights-managed 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 37.2cm x 59.4cm (14.6" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of a woman from the Lunda Region in Angola during the 1950s, a time when the region was still under Portuguese colonial rule. The woman's braided hair and traditional attire reflect her cultural heritage as a member of this ethnic group.
Her serene expression speaks volumes about the resilience and strength of the Angolan people in the face of colonization. The portrait offers a glimpse into history, shedding light on a period marked by struggle and resistance.
The backdrop of this image adds to its historical significance, with references to Museu Dundo and Companhia de Diamantes hinting at the economic exploitation that characterized Portuguese overseas colonies like Angola.
As we admire this woman's beauty and grace, let us also remember her story - one of survival, perseverance, and ultimately triumph over adversity. This print serves as a powerful reminder of our shared humanity and interconnectedness across cultures and continents.
Through her eyes, we see not just an individual but an entire community standing strong against forces that sought to diminish their identity. Let us honor her legacy by acknowledging the rich tapestry of history that she represents.
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