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Colonial Africa (1883). Gulf of Guinea. Fernando
Colonial Africa (1883). Gulf of Guinea. Fernando Poo Island. View of Lobᠤ e Rilaja, Bottey-Moytade residence, second king of the island. Image appeared in La Ilustraci spa y Americana newspaper. Engraving
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Media ID 14183872
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1883 Africans Americana Appeared Cabin Engravings Espa X6fb21 Espanola Fernando Guinea Gulf Ilustraci Ilustracion Jungle Newspaper Spaniard Spaniards Upright
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.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.4cm x 24.4cm (6.9" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
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 image, published in the prestigious Spanish newspaper La Ilustración Española y Americana in 1883, offers a glimpse into the colonial landscape of Fernando Poo Island in the Gulf of Guinea. The photograph, an intricately detailed engraving, depicts the residence of Lob Rilaja, the second king of the island, located in the heart of the lush jungle. The Spaniard Bottey-Moytade, a prominent figure in the colonial administration, is believed to have built the grand cabin-like structure, which stands proudly amidst the verdant foliage. The serene scene contrasts starkly with the tumultuous history of colonial Africa. The Gulf of Guinea, a strategic maritime route, was a hotbed of European competition and conflict in the late 19th century. Spain, Portugal, France, and Britain vied for control over the rich natural resources and lucrative trade routes, leading to the subjugation of numerous African kingdoms and the establishment of colonial rule. The image reveals the complex interplay between the European colonizers and the indigenous population. The African people, dressed in colorful attire, are shown working in the background, while the Spaniard's residence, with its modern amenities, stands as a symbol of power and dominance. The juxtaposition of the jungle and the cabin, the African people and the European colonizer, underscores the profound impact of colonialism on the African continent. This engraving, a testament to the rich history of colonial Africa, invites us to reflect on the complex and often fraught relationship between the European powers and the African peoples during this period. The image, with its intricate details and evocative imagery, continues to captivate and intrigue scholars, historians, and enthusiasts of African history.
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