Fine Art Print : Events / South America
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Events / South America
Angered by Spanish intrusion on their lives, their greed and harshness, the natives of Cumana turn on them and slaughter many
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Media ID 574510
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1500 Angered Greed Intrusion Lives Natives Slaughter Turn Venezuela
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the raw passion and intensity of history with our Fine Art Print from Mary Evans Picture Library, featuring the powerful image of 'Events / South America' by an unknown artist. This captivating print tells the story of the native uprising against Spanish intrusion, a poignant reminder of the complex and often tumultuous history of the New World. With intricate details and vibrant colors, this print is not just a work of art, but a window into the past. Add this stunning piece to your collection and bring history to life in your home or office.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 49.6cm (16" x 19.5")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in the complex and often tumultuous history of South America, specifically the region that is now known as Venezuela. Circa 1500, the natives of Cumana, a prosperous indigenous community along the Caribbean coast, had long lived in harmony with their environment, cultivating crops and fishing the rich waters. However, the arrival of Spanish conquistadors brought with them a new way of life, one marked by greed and harshness. The Spanish, driven by a relentless thirst for gold and resources, began to encroach upon the lands and lives of the Cumanas. They demanded tribute, imposed their religious beliefs, and treated the indigenous people with cruelty and disdain. Frustrated by this intrusion into their way of life, the Cumanas, led by their cacique (chief) Guaicaipuro, rose up in rebellion. In this photograph from Mary Evans Picture Library, we see the aftermath of one such confrontation. Angered by the Spanish presence and the injustices they had suffered, the Cumanas have turned on their oppressors. The scene depicts the gruesome aftermath of a violent clash, with the bodies of Spanish conquistadors lying lifeless on the ground. The natives, their faces etched with determination and resolve, stand over their enemies, their weapons raised in victory. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and often violent history of the encounter between European colonizers and the indigenous peoples of the Americas. It underscores the devastating impact of colonialism on native communities and the long-lasting consequences of the greed and harshness of the Spanish conquistadors.
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