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Francois Le Vaillants camp at Poort after a great elephant hunt, South Africa. Among the huts, wagons and tents, a huge fire roasts elephant meat. From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzognos Collection of the Most Interesting Voyages (Raccolta de Viaggi Piu Interessanti), Milan, 1815-1817. Francois Le Vaillants camp at Poort after a great elephant hunt, South Africa. Among the huts, wagons and tents, a huge fire roasts elephant meat. From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzognos Collection of the Most Interesting Voyages (Raccolta de Viaggi Piu Interessanti), Milan, 1815-1817
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Francois Le Vaillant's Camp at Poort: A Scene of Triumph after a Great Elephant Hunt, South Africa This copperplate engraving, hand-colored by Lazaretti, depicts the camp of the renowned French explorer Francois Le Vaillant following a successful elephant hunt in South Africa. The image, taken from his "Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa," published in Milan between 1815 and 1817, showcases the excitement and camaraderie that ensued after a successful hunt. The camp is nestled amidst a picturesque landscape, with huts, wagons, and tents scattered about. The central focus of the scene is a massive fire, roasting the freshly killed elephant meat. The carcass, likely the largest animal any of these hunters had ever taken down, lies nearby, a testament to their skill and determination. Le Vaillant's expedition, which took place between 1796 and 1801, was one of the most significant European explorations of the African interior during the late 18th century. His detailed accounts and observations provided invaluable insights into the geography, flora, fauna, and peoples of the region. This evocative image not only captures the spirit of adventure and exploration but also offers a glimpse into the daily life of these early European travelers in Africa. The fire, the meat roasting, and the sense of community around the campfire all serve to remind us of the human connection to nature and the thrill of discovery that drives us to explore the unknown.
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