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French Capture Hova Camp
The French capture a Hova camp, the ruling native tribe
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Media ID 622325
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10078845
Capture Madagascar Ruling 1895 Hova
18"x18" (46x46cm) Pillow
18"x18" (46x46cm) Faux Suede Pillow with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone colored faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
Accessorise your space with decorative, soft pillows
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Mary Evans Picture Library transports us back to a pivotal moment in history - the French capture of a Hova camp in Madagascar in 1895. The Hova tribe, who were the ruling native tribe at the time, found themselves facing off against the advancing forces of French colonialism.
The image captures the intensity and drama of this historical event, with French soldiers seen storming the camp while Hova warriors fiercely defend their land. The clash of cultures and power dynamics is palpable in every detail of this photograph.
As we gaze upon this snapshot from the past, we are reminded of the complex and often brutal realities of colonial expansion. The struggle for control over resources, territory, and people is writ large on the faces of those caught up in this conflict.
Through this image, we are invited to reflect on questions of justice, sovereignty, and resistance. It serves as a powerful reminder that history is not just a series of dates and events but a lived experience for those who find themselves swept up in its currents.
Mary Evans Prints Online has preserved this piece of history for us to study and contemplate. Let us honor those who came before us by learning from their struggles and striving towards a more just future.
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