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Young San man, with spears, South Africa. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa. Copperplate engraving by dell'Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzogno's Collection of
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Young San man, with spears, South Africa. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa. Copperplate engraving by dell'Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzogno's Collection of
FLO4722813 Young San man, with spears, South Africa. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa. Copperplate engraving by dell'Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzogno's Collection of the Most Interesting Voyages (Raccolta de Viaggi Piu Interessanti), Milan, 1815-1817; (add.info.: Young San man, with spears, South Africa. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa. Copperplate engraving by dell'Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzogno's Collection of the Most Interesting Voyages (Raccolta de Viaggi Piu Interessanti), Milan, 1815-1817); © Florilegius
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This print captures a young San man from South Africa, armed with spears and exuding strength and resilience. The intricate details of the copperplate engraving by dell'Acqua, handcoloured by Lazaretti, bring to life the rich cultural heritage of the San people as documented by Francois Le Vaillant in his Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa.
The image is part of Giovanni Battista Sonzogno's Collection of the Most Interesting Voyages (Raccolta de Viaggi Piu Interessanti), published in Milan between 1815-1817. It offers a glimpse into the early encounters between European explorers and indigenous African tribes during the 18th and 19th centuries.
The young man's posture conveys a sense of readiness for any challenge that may come his way, embodying the spirit of survival that has characterized generations of San people living in harsh desert environments. The presence of spears as his weapon underscores his connection to nature and traditional hunting practices essential for sustenance.
As we gaze upon this historical artifact, we are reminded of the importance of preserving cultural diversity and honoring indigenous communities whose knowledge and traditions have sustained them for centuries. This print serves as a testament to the resilience and beauty found within different cultures across our world.
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