Canvas Print : Stanley / Through Congo
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Stanley / Through Congo
Emin Pasha relief expedition: the expedition fights its way through the Congo forest Date: 1887
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Congo Emin Exploration Fight Forest Pasha Stanley
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the captivating history of the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition to your home with our extraordinary Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning image, titled "Stanley / Through Congo," depicts the intrepid explorer Sir Henry Morton Stanley leading his team through the dense Congo forest during their heroic relief mission in 1887. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted using premium materials and high-definition printing techniques to ensure vibrant colors and exceptional detail. Transport yourself back in time and add a touch of adventure to your living space with this inspiring and historically significant work of art from Mary Evans Picture Library."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the determination and grit of the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition as they make their way through the dense Congo forest in 1887. Sir Henry Morton Stanley, the British explorer leading the relief effort, is seen here in the center, his expression focused and resolute as he navigates the challenging terrain. The forest, teeming with lush vegetation and exotic wildlife, presents a formidable obstacle for the expedition, but the explorers press on, undeterred. The Emin Pasha Relief Expedition was launched in response to a plea for help from Emin Pasha, the governor of Equatoria Province in the Congo Free State. Ismailia Emin Pasha had been isolated for several years and was under siege by local forces. Stanley, who had gained fame for his previous exploration of Africa and his famous encounter with Dr. Livingstone in 1871, was tasked with reaching Pasha and bringing him back to safety. The journey through the Congo forest was fraught with danger and hardship. The expedition faced numerous challenges, including treacherous terrain, disease, and hostile locals. But Stanley and his team persevered, pushing through the forest and eventually reaching Emin Pasha in December 1887. The relief expedition's success not only saved Emin Pasha's life but also expanded European knowledge of Central Africa and contributed to the scramble for African colonies. This photograph is a testament to the indomitable spirit of exploration and the human capacity for endurance in the face of adversity. It offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the world was still largely unknown and the spirit of discovery drove men and women to venture into the unknown, no matter the risks.
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