Premium Framed Print : Samuel Baker, explorer in East Africa
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Samuel Baker, explorer in East Africa
Samuel Baker, explorer in East Africa, with his wife Florence, near the Karuma Falls. The natives assume he is Spekes brother, because their beards are similar. Date: circa 1864
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1864 Augustus Awning Baker Exploration Explorer Explorers Falls Florence Grant Hanning Heroes Huts Meal Natives Samuel Shield Shields Spear Spears Speke
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 18.4cm (9.6" x 7.2")
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
In this evocative photograph taken circa 1864, English explorer Samuel Baker (1821-1893) and his wife Florence Baker (1841-1926) are depicted in a tranquil moment near the breathtaking Karuma Falls in East Africa. The couple, both dressed in Victorian attire, sit under the shade of an awning, surrounded by the lush vegetation of the African landscape. Samuel Baker, a renowned British explorer, had made a name for himself by discovering the sources of the Nile's Bahr el Jebel and Bahr el Ghazal tributaries in the late 1850s. His wife, Florence, accompanied him on many of his expeditions, making her one of the first European women to venture into the heart of Africa. Despite their Western appearance, the local natives, who were unfamiliar with Europeans, assumed Samuel Baker was the brother of John Hanning Speke, another famous British explorer, due to their similar beards. Speke, who had also explored the region and discovered the source of the Nile, had a distinctive beard that was widely known. In the background of the photograph, native huts and their inhabitants can be seen, some of whom are armed with spears and shields. The juxtaposition of the European explorers and the African people highlights the cultural divide between the two worlds, as well as the sense of adventure and discovery that characterized the Victorian era. This image offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the world was still being explored, and the unknown was a source of fascination and wonder. The photograph is a testament to the indomitable spirit of exploration and the courage of those who dared to venture into the unknown, leaving a lasting impact on history.
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