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Brazzaville, Congo - arrival of French General de Gaulle
Brazzaville, Congo - the arrival of French General Charles de Gaulle at this former French Colony on 24th October 1940. Date: 1940
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Media ID 11557677
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
24th Brazzaville Bunting Cheering Congo Congolese Convertible Free Gaulle Salutes Saluting Territory
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 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 23x19 inches (584x482mm). 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.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.1cm x 39.6cm (9.9" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
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
Brazzaville, Congo - The Arrival of French General Charles de Gaulle (October 24, 1940): A Historical Moment in Africa's Colonial Past This evocative photograph captures the moment French General Charles de Gaulle, free France's leader, arrived in Brazzaville, the capital city of the French Equatorial Africa territory, on October 24, 1940. De Gaulle, who had taken refuge in England after France's defeat in World War II, was welcomed with an enthusiastic reception by the Congolese population and the French colonial administration. In the image, General de Gaulle is seen standing tall in the open-top car, saluting the cheering crowd as they line the streets of Brazzaville. The atmosphere is electric, with bunting and flags adorning the buildings and the air filled with excitement and anticipation. The Congolese people, dressed in their finest attire, eagerly await the arrival of their esteemed guest. The arrival of General de Gaulle in Brazzaville was a significant moment in the history of both France and Africa. It marked the beginning of the Free French movement's efforts to reclaim French colonies from the Vichy regime, which had collaborated with the Axis powers during World War II. The event also highlighted the complex relationship between the French colonial administration and the indigenous population, as well as the role of Africa in the larger global conflict. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a pivotal moment in the history of Africa and France, offering a glimpse into the past and the intricate tapestry of colonialism, nationalism, and the human spirit.
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