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EUROPEANS IN GABON
A European trading settlement in Gabon Date: circa 1875
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Media ID 20150669
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1875 Gabon Settlement Trading Europeans
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image "Europeans in Gabon" from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative photograph transports you back in time to circa 1875, when European trading settlements began to emerge in Gabon. Witness the rich history and cultural exchange between Europe and Africa as European explorers and locals interact in this stunning, vintage image. Add this beautiful print to your home or office to inspire wanderlust and ignite conversation. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials and techniques to ensure a vibrant, museum-quality image that will last a lifetime.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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 a moment in time from the late 19th century, depicting Europeans at a trading settlement in Gabon, Africa, around 1875. The image offers a glimpse into the complex and intriguing history of European exploration and interaction with the African continent. The Europeans in the photograph are likely to be traders, representing various European nations, who had established a presence in Gabon to engage in the lucrative trade of African resources, particularly ivory and rubber. The men in the image appear to be dressed in European attire, with some wearing hats and carrying rifles, while others are seen in more casual clothing. The settlement itself is situated along the coast, with a small harbor and a few buildings visible in the background. The Europeans have constructed a simple wooden pier, which extends into the water, and a row of boats can be seen moored nearby. The African locals, who are not present in this photograph, would have come to the settlement to trade their goods, such as ivory, palm oil, and rubber, in exchange for European manufactured items. The relationship between Europeans and Africans during this period was often fraught with tension and conflict. European powers vied for control over African resources and territories, leading to the scramble for Africa and the establishment of colonial empires. The trading settlement in Gabon was just one of many such establishments that dotted the African coastline, marking the beginning of a profound and lasting impact on the continent and its people. This photograph provides a poignant reminder of the rich and complex history of European interaction with Africa, and the far-reaching consequences of these encounters that continue to shape the world today.
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