Poster Print : German protection force, German south west Africa
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German protection force, German south west Africa
German protection force in camp, German south west Africa (now Namibia). Date: circa 1903
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Media ID 14231602
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Camping Cooking Namibia Protection Relaxing Tent
20x30 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "German Protection Force in Camp" poster print from our Media Storehouse collection. This striking image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to German South West Africa, now Namibia, around the year 1903. Witness the German soldiers in their camp setting, expertly captured in this evocative, rights-managed photograph. Add this historical piece to your wall and bring a piece of the past into your home or office. Perfect for history enthusiasts, educators, or those who appreciate the richness of global culture. Order your "German Protection Force in Camp" poster print today and let the story unfold.
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 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
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 evocative photograph captures a moment of respite for members of the German Protection Force in German South-West Africa, now Namibia, around the year 1903. The image showcases a group of German soldiers, dressed in their distinctive uniforms, gathered around a campfire in the heart of their temporary encampment. The men appear to be engaged in various activities, with some tending to the fire, others cooking, and a few relaxing and smoking pipes. The African landscape surrounding the camp is barren and arid, with the harsh terrain and stark contrasts between light and shadow adding to the sense of isolation and remoteness. The soldiers' tents are arranged in neat rows, suggesting a well-organized and disciplined camp. The German Protection Force was established in 1886 to safeguard German interests in the region, which at the time was a contested territory among European powers. The force played a crucial role in the colonization and exploitation of the land and its natural resources, as well as in the subjugation of the indigenous population. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the German soldiers during their time in the colony, revealing the challenges and hardships they faced in a foreign and often inhospitable environment. The image also serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and often controversial history of European colonialism in Africa during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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