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EXPL2A-00232
Jacques Cartier aboard ship arriving on the shore of Canada, 1534.
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 5879586
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1500s 16th Century Adventure Arrive Atlantic Canada Canadian Cartier Colonial Colonist Colony Discover Expedition Exploration Explore Explorer French French Canada Gaspee Jacques Cartier Labrador Landing Maritime Navigation New France New World Newfoundland Northwest Passage Ocean Quebec River Ship St Lawrence River Travel Voyage 1530s 1534
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience history come to life with the Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This stunning addition to your collection features the captivating image of EXPL2A-00232 from North Wind Picture Archives. Witness the legendary moment when Jacques Cartier and his crew first set foot on Canadian soil in 1534, as depicted in this beautiful hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration. Each print is meticulously crafted to bring out the vibrant colors and intricate details of the artwork. Add this historical masterpiece to your home or office and transport yourself back in time.
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 42.7cm (16.5" x 16.8")
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.
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This vintage print takes us back to the 16th century, capturing the historic moment when Jacques Cartier arrived on the shores of Canada in 1534. The hand-colored woodcut, based on a 19th-century illustration, beautifully depicts Cartier's ship navigating through the vast Atlantic Ocean towards an unknown adventure. As we gaze at this artwork, we can almost feel the excitement and anticipation that must have filled the air during this maritime expedition. The image showcases Cartier's arrival in what is now Quebec, marking one of the earliest European encounters with North America. It symbolizes exploration and discovery as Cartier sets foot on Canadian soil for the first time. The intricate details of his ship highlight its significance as a vessel that would pave the way for future colonial expeditions. The print also offers glimpses into Canada's natural beauty with its depiction of Labrador and Newfoundland in stunning artistic detail. Moreover, it serves as a reminder of French influence in Canadian history and their establishment of New France. As we admire this piece from North Wind Picture Archives, let us appreciate not only its aesthetic value but also its historical importance. It transports us back to a time when brave explorers like Jacques Cartier embarked on perilous journeys to uncover new lands and shape our understanding of the world around us.
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