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Premium Framed Print : Bundu girls, whitewashed, 1912. Artist: Cecil H Firmin
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Bundu girls, whitewashed, 1912. Artist: Cecil H Firmin
Bundu girls, whitewashed, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]
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Media ID 14992460
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Cecil H Ethnicity Ethnography Ethnology Firmin Painted Race Sierra Leone Skin West African Whitewashed Group Portrait
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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 photograph, titled "Bundu girls, whitewashed, 1912" captures a group of African women from Sierra Leone in their traditional costumes. The artist behind this mesmerizing portrait is Cecil H Firmin, who skillfully depicts the beauty and diversity of the African continent. The image showcases a powerful representation of ethnicity and race during the early 20th century. The women stand and sit with grace, their faces adorned with intricate patterns painted on their skin. Their dresses reflect the rich cultural heritage of West Africa, while also revealing influences from colonialism. The term "whitewashed" in the title refers to the practice at that time of applying white paint or powder to darken complexions for aesthetic purposes. This controversial aspect adds an extra layer of historical significance to this thought-provoking photograph. As we observe this monochrome print today, it serves as a reminder of how perceptions have evolved over time regarding identity and representation. It invites us to reflect on our understanding of culture and challenges us to appreciate its complexities. Preserved by The Print Collector29 collection, this remarkable piece offers valuable insights into ethnography and ethnology during an era when exploration was expanding horizons worldwide. Let us cherish such prints as windows into history's tapestry - reminding us both where we come from and how far we've come since then.
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