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King Koffees Palace, Coomassie, Ashanti War, Africa, 1900
King Koffees Palace, Coomassie, Ashanti War, Africa, 1900. During the Ashanti Campaign, the local Ashanti people offered substantial resistance to British imperial ambitions in Africa. Britain finally succeeded in suppressing the Ashanti in 1900. The royal palace, seat of the Ashanti king at Kumasi in what is now Ghana, was destroyed by British troops in the Fourth Anglo-Ashanti War of 1874. A print from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Volume IV, (Cassell and Company, London, Paris, New York, Melbourne, 1900)
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17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.7cm (9.6" x 7.8")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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King Koffee's Palace, Coomassie - A Glimpse into the Ashanti Resistance and British Imperialism in Africa
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print takes us back to the tumultuous era of the Ashanti War in Africa during 1900. The photograph showcases King Koffee's Palace, a symbol of power and authority for the Ashanti people, located in Coomassie (now Kumasi), Ghana. The image reminds us of the fierce resistance offered by the local Ashanti population against British imperial ambitions on African soil. Throughout history, Britain had sought to expand its influence across continents, and this particular conflict was no exception. In their quest for control over resources and territories, British troops eventually succeeded in suppressing the Ashanti rebellion. However, it is important to note that this palace depicted here was not always standing tall. The Fourth Anglo-Ashanti War of 1874 witnessed its destruction at the hands of British forces. This visual representation serves as a poignant reminder of colonialism's destructive impact on indigenous cultures. Through this monochrome engraving from 'The Life and Times of Queen Victoria' by Robert Wilson, we are transported to a time when nations clashed over power dynamics in Africa. It offers an insight into both sides - one fighting fiercely for independence while another seeking dominance through imperialism. As we reflect upon this historical moment frozen within these lines etched onto paper, let us remember that behind every building lies stories untold; tales that shape our understanding of
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