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Dahomey / Native Revolt
(Now Benin.) Revolt of the natives suppressed by a French gun- boat. Date: 1892
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1892 Benin Dahomey Natives Revolt Suppressed
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Experience the historical depth and visual impact of the past with our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints. This captivating image, titled "Dahomey / Native Revolt," showcases a pivotal moment in history as the natives of Benin fiercely resist French colonial forces in 1892. With this stunning poster print, you'll bring the story of this suppressed revolt into your home or office. Sourced from the renowned Mary Evans Prints Online, this high-quality reproduction is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This striking image captures the intense moment of a pivotal event in the colonial history of Benin, now located in modern-day Nigeria, during the late 19th century. The photograph, taken in 1892, depicts the suppression of the Native Revolt by French forces using a gun-boat. The natives, determined to resist foreign invasion and maintain their sovereignty, had risen up against the French colonial expansion. The Dahomey Kingdom, as Benin was then known, had a rich cultural heritage and a formidable military tradition. However, the arrival of European powers, led by France, brought about a series of conflicts and power struggles. The Kingdom's King, Glélé, had signed a treaty with the French in 1890, granting them certain privileges, but the natives saw this as a threat to their independence. The revolt, which began in March 1892, saw the natives launching a series of attacks against the French. The French responded with military force, deploying their gun-boats along the coast to quell the uprising. In this photograph, we see the aftermath of one such encounter, with the French gun-boat dominating the scene and the natives, defeated and demoralized, in the foreground. The Revolt of the Natives, as it came to be known, marked the end of the Dahomey Kingdom's independence and the beginning of French colonial rule. The event was a turning point in the history of Africa, marking the end of an era of indigenous power and the beginning of European colonial domination. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of colonial expansion and the complex and often violent interactions between European powers and African societies during this period.
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