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Photographic Print : The village as seen from the shore; A Visit to the Guajiro Indians of Maracaibo, Venezuela, 1875. Creator: A Goering
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The village as seen from the shore; A Visit to the Guajiro Indians of Maracaibo, Venezuela, 1875. Creator: A Goering
The village as seen from the shore; A Visit to the Guajiro Indians of Maracaibo, Venezuela, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]
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1870s Bates Henry Walter Bates Hw Beach Canoe Cassell Petter Galpin Henry Walter Bates House On Stilts Hw Bates Illustrated Travels Palm Tree Palm Trees Palms Petter And Galpin Seascape South American Stilt House Venezuela Venezuelan Cassell Wayuu
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Step back in time with this stunning photograph from the Media Storehouse collection. Taken in 1875 by A. Goering during a visit to the Guajiro Indians of Maracaibo, Venezuela, this image captures the village as seen from the shore. A beautiful and intriguing glimpse into the past, this vintage print is taken from the pages of "Illustrated Travels" by H.W. Bates, published in London in 1880. Add this unique piece to your home or office decor and transport yourself to another era.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 18.9cm (11" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph, titled 'The village as seen from the shore; A Visit to the Guajiro Indians of Maracaibo, Venezuela' by A Goering, was published in Henry Walter Bates' Illustrated Travels in the late 19th century. The image captures a tranquil scene of a Guajiro Indian village nestled along the shoreline of Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela. The village is a collection of houses built on stilts, with palm trees lining the beach and the clear blue waters of the sea in the background. The Guajiro Indians, also known as the Wayuu people, are an indigenous community native to the northern regions of South America, including Colombia and Venezuela. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of this coastal community, with canoes anchored in the water and people going about their business. The houses, made from local materials, are raised on stilts to protect against flooding and to provide a cool breeze during the hot climate. The palm trees, a common feature of the region, provide shelter and sustenance for the community. Bates, a British naturalist and explorer, documented his travels through South America in the late 1800s, capturing the beauty and diversity of the continent's landscapes and people. This photograph is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Guajiro Indians and the natural wonders of Maracaibo, Venezuela. The image invites us to imagine the sights, sounds, and smells of this idyllic scene, transporting us to a time and place far removed from our own.
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