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Frontispice de l Afrique. Engraving of the Encyclopedie
Frontispice de l Afrique. Engraving of the Encyclopedie des voyages (1792-1796) by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur. Engraving. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. National Library
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1792 1796 Afrique Allegorical Allegory Blackman Colonialism Colonialist Colonies Colonization Colonize Colony Encyclopedie Engravings Exotic Facade Grasset Imperialism Imperialist Jacques Leon Sauveur Settlements Upright Voyages Xeb25 Frontispice Masculine Persons
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 19.3cm x 24.4cm (7.6" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Frontispice de l'Afrique
EDITORS COMMENTS
is an enchanting and thought-provoking engraving from the "Encyclopedie des Voyages," published in Paris between 1792 and 1796. This image, created by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, serves as the frontispiece for the volume dedicated to Africa. The intricate design showcases a vertical, upright composition in black and white, with a man standing proudly at its center. The man, dressed in colonial attire, gazes out towards the horizon, as if contemplating the vast expanse of the African continent that lies before him. Surrounding him are various scenes depicting people and settlements, some peaceful and others filled with tension. The allegorical facade behind the man is adorned with exotic motifs and figures, representing the diverse cultures and landscapes of Africa. This engraving, a visual testament to the Enlightenment era's fascination with exploration and discovery, is both an allegory of colonialism and a commentary on the complexities of colonization. The image of the man, as a symbol of European imperialism, is juxtaposed with the diverse and intriguing representations of the African people and their lands. The "Frontispice de l'Afrique" is a striking example of the visual language used during the colonial era to depict the 'Other.' It invites us to reflect on the complex history of European interaction with Africa and the role of imperialism in shaping our understanding of the world. This engraving, now housed in the National Library in Paris, remains a powerful reminder of the intricate and often complicated relationship between Europe and Africa.
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