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Poster Print : 1940s East Africa - searching for water Somaliland, Somalia
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1940s East Africa - searching for water Somaliland, Somalia
1940s East Africa - searching for water, dried up river bed Italian Somaliland, Somalia, Baidoa
Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II
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Media ID 23436778
Occupation Skill Tribal World War Ii World War Two
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints. This evocative image transports you to 1940s East Africa, where the harsh reality of a drought-stricken landscape unfolds before your eyes. A British army recruitment officer's photograph, this poignant moment in history captures the search for water in the dried-up river bed of Italian Somaliland, Somalia, in the small town of Baidoa. Add this vintage poster print to your collection and bring the history of East Africa into your home or office space.
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 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of struggle and determination in the arid landscape of Italian Somaliland, Somalia during the 1940s. The image was taken by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II. The scene depicts a group of local men and women, dressed in traditional attire, searching for water in a dried-up river bed. The harsh, sun-scorched terrain, with its barren vegetation and dusty ground, underscores the urgency of their quest. The British officer's presence in this remote region was part of the larger imperial project of the time, as European powers sought to expand their influence and control over African territories. The officer's role in documenting the daily lives of the local population was not only a means of recording history but also a way to promote the idea of joining the British army as a valuable skill and occupation. The photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of the tribal communities in this region during the 1940s. The men, with their lean bodies and focused expressions, appear to be in a state of concentration as they search for water, while the women, with their colorful clothing and determined gazes, demonstrate their resilience and resourcefulness. This vintage image not only provides a historical record of a bygone era but also highlights the human spirit and ingenuity in the face of adversity. The search for water in the arid landscape of East Africa during the 1940s was a daily struggle for survival, and this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges and hardships faced by the local population during this time.
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