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The Queen of Ashantis bed, 1874
A British soldier enters the empty bedchamber of the Queen of Ashanti which has a bed on the floor and is nowhere near as grand an affair as the Kings bedchamber. In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana, the British attacked and virtually destroyed the Asanti capital of Kumasi, and officially declared Ghana a crown colony on 24 July 1874
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Media ID 4398451
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1873 1874 Acing Asanti Ashanti Attacked Bed Chamber Capital Colony Decades Declared Destroyed Empty Enters Floor Ghana Kumasi Officially Relationship Uneasy Virtually
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 24.4cm x 21.5cm (9.6" x 8.5")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful print captures a poignant moment in history as a British soldier enters the empty bedchamber of the Queen of Ashanti in 1874. The stark contrast between the Queen's humble bed on the floor and the grandeur of the King's bedchamber speaks volumes about the unequal relationship between the British colonizers and the Acing people of central Ghana.
In 1873, tensions reached a breaking point when British forces attacked and virtually destroyed the Asanti capital of Kumasi. This marked a turning point as Ghana was officially declared a crown colony on July 24, 1874. The image serves as a reminder of the devastating impact colonialism had on indigenous cultures and their way of life.
The historical significance of this photograph cannot be understated, highlighting not only the power dynamics at play during this period but also shedding light on how entire civilizations were upended by imperialist ambitions. It is a somber reflection on our shared past and serves as an important reminder to learn from these dark chapters in history to ensure they are never repeated.
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