Canvas Print : French allegory about the founding of the East India Company
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French allegory about the founding of the East India Company
French allegory about the founding of the East India Company (1717). Merchants and missionaries with Indians at the mouth of the Mississippi River. Colored engraving
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Media ID 14322161
© Thaliastock / Mary Evans
1717 Allegorical Allegory Commerce Commercial Economy Indigene Merchandise Merchant Mississippi Mouth Trader
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the rich history of the East India Company to life in your home with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece, titled "French Allegory about the Founding of the East India Company," is an exquisite colored engraving from Mary Evans Prints Online. Depicting merchants and missionaries at the mouth of the Mississippi River with native Indians, this artwork offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of global trade and exploration. Add this masterpiece to your collection and experience the timeless allure of history in your living space.
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 allegorical print from the 18th century, titled "The Founding of the East India Company at the Mouth of the Mississippi River" (1717), offers a rich and intriguing glimpse into the complex web of interactions between Europeans, merchants, missionaries, and indigenous peoples during the early modern era. The vibrant colored engraving depicts a boat laden with merchandise, manned by European merchants and missionaries, approaching the mouth of the Mississippi River. Native Americans, represented by a diverse group of indigenous people, are shown welcoming the Europeans with open arms, while a flag bearing the United States' stars and stripes flies proudly above the scene. The allegory represents the founding of the East India Company, which played a significant role in the global economy of the time. However, this image goes beyond a mere record of historical fact. It encapsulates the spirit of exploration, trade, and cultural exchange that characterized the Age of Discovery. The image also highlights the nuanced relationships between Europeans and indigenous peoples, which were often marked by a combination of cooperation, conflict, and mutual curiosity. The intricate details of the print, from the merchants' finely-dressed attire to the intricate patterns on the indigenous peoples' clothing, serve to underscore the rich cultural diversity of the New World. The print also speaks to the modern age, with its focus on the power of ideas, commerce, and the potential for new discoveries. Overall, this allegorical print offers a fascinating window into the complex history of the founding of the East India Company and the broader historical context of the early modern era.
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