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Poster Print : EXPL2A-00109
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EXPL2A-00109
Samuel de Champlain and his Huron allies going to fight the Iroquois, Lake Champlain, 1600s.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations
Media ID 5879612
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1600s 17th Century Aboriginal Alliance Ally Amerindian Battle Canada Canadian Champlain Colonial Colonist Colony Discover Exploration Explore French Canada Huron Indian Iroquois Lake Champlain Military Native American New France New World New York Quebec Samuel De Champlain Tribe Vermont Algonquin
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning EXPL2A-00109 poster print from Media Storehouse's North Wind Picture Archives collection. This captivating hand-colored woodcut depicts the historic moment when Samuel de Champlain and his Huron allies set out to confront the Iroquois, along the shores of Lake Champlain during the 1600s. Transport yourself back to a time of exploration, adventure, and cultural encounters. Bring this beautiful piece of history into your home or office and add a touch of timeless elegance to your space.
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 42cm x 42cm (16.5" x 16.5")
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 landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This hand-colored woodcut print takes us back to the 1600s, a time of exploration and colonialism in North America. The image depicts Samuel de Champlain, the renowned French explorer, alongside his Huron allies as they embark on a perilous journey to confront their Iroquois adversaries. The scene is set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Champlain, a significant waterway connecting present-day New York and Vermont. This historic illustration beautifully captures the essence of this crucial alliance between European colonists and indigenous tribes during this era. Champlain's expedition symbolizes not only his personal quest for discovery but also the larger ambitions of France in establishing its presence in the New World. As he stands shoulder-to-shoulder with his Huron allies, it highlights the importance of collaboration and cooperation between different cultures amidst territorial disputes. This artwork serves as a visual testament to an important chapter in Canadian history when alliances were forged, battles were fought, and new territories were claimed. It offers us a glimpse into the complex dynamics that shaped early interactions between European settlers and Native American tribes. As we admire this vintage print from North Wind Picture Archives, let us reflect upon how these historical events have influenced our present-day understanding of Canada's rich cultural tapestry and its enduring relationship with indigenous communities across North America.
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