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Law Courts and old fort, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa
Law Courts and old Portuguese fort, Mombasa, Kenya, British East Africa. Date: circa 1908
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Media ID 14398513
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Clock Colonialism Courts Fort Kenya Kenyan Ladder Ladders Legal Mombasa Portuguese
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 39.6cm x 26cm (15.6" x 10.2")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the striking contrast between the Law Courts and the old Portuguese Fort in Mombasa, Kenya, circa 1908. The image transports us back in time to the colonial era of British East Africa. The Law Courts, with their imposing neoclassical architecture, stand proudly in the foreground, their grand facade adorned with intricate details and a towering clock tower. The steps leading up to the entrance invite visitors to approach and seek justice. In the background, the old Portuguese Fort, a relic of a bygone era, looms large. Its weathered walls, punctuated by cannon openings and a ladder, tell tales of a rich and complex history. The fort, built in the late 16th century, served as a strategic stronghold for the Portuguese during their colonization of East Africa. It later became a British military garrison in the late 19th century, before eventually being converted into a prison. The juxtaposition of these two structures highlights the intersection of different cultures and historical periods in Mombasa. The Law Courts represent the British colonial administration and the rule of law, while the old Portuguese Fort stands as a reminder of the city's rich and complex history, marked by exploration, trade, and conquest. This photograph is a testament to the enduring legacy of the past and the resilience of Mombasa as a vibrant and dynamic city in East Africa.
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