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Photographic Print : First Steamboat on the Orinoco; A Journey up the Orinoco, 1875. Creator: Unknown
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First Steamboat on the Orinoco; A Journey up the Orinoco, 1875. Creator: Unknown
First Steamboat on the Orinoco; A Journey up the Orinoco, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]
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1870s Bates Henry Walter Bates Hw Cassell Petter Galpin Colombia Culture Clash Henry Walter Bates Hw Bates Illustrated Travels Petter And Galpin Riverscape South American Tribe Tribespeople Venezuela Cassell Orinoco River
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Step back in time with our vintage photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the historic moment of the first steamboat on the Orinoco River in 1875. This captivating image is taken from H.W. Bates' "Illustrated Travels," published by Cassell, Petter, and Galpin in London around 1880. Witness the wonder and excitement as this technological marvel navigates the waters of the Orinoco, bringing progress to the uncharted territories. Add a touch of adventure and history to your home or office with this beautiful, unknown creator's work from Heritage Images.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.8cm x 27.9cm (7.4" x 11")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 27.9cm (8.5" x 11")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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First Steamboat on the Orinoco - A Journey up the Orinoco,
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an 1875 photograph from Henry Walter Bates' "Illustrated Travels," offers a captivating glimpse into the cultural clash between the modern world and indigenous tribes of South America. The image, published in London by Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, depicts a steamboat navigating the Orinoco River in Venezuela, with the lush, green landscape and tribespeople in traditional attire visible along the riverbank. Henry Walter Bates, a British naturalist and explorer, documented his travels through South America in this collection, which was first published in the 1860s. In this particular photograph, we see the transformative impact of industrialization on the continent, as the first steamboat makes its way up the Orinoco River. The steamboat, a symbol of progress and modernity, stands in stark contrast to the simple, thatched huts and traditional clothing of the local tribespeople. The photograph captures a moment of transition, as the world begins to encroach upon these remote communities. The Orinoco River, a major geographical feature of South America, winds its way through Colombia and Venezuela, providing a vital source of transportation and sustenance for the people who live along its banks. The photograph offers a unique perspective on the geography and culture of this fascinating continent, inviting us to explore the rich history and diversity of South America. The image, with its intriguing composition and evocative details, invites us to reflect on the complex interplay between the natural world, human culture, and the inexorable march of progress. Whether viewed as a historical document or a work of art, "First Steamboat on the Orinoco" remains a captivating and thought-provoking representation of a bygone era.
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