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Mungo Park in Africa (engraving)
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Mungo Park in Africa (engraving)
3098387 Mungo Park in Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mungo Park in Africa. Illustration for Travels in the Interior of Africa by Mungo Park (A&C Black, 1888). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn; English, out of copyright
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Explorers Hyenas Mungo Park She Wolf Travels Wolf Wolves Natives
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This engraving, titled "Mungo Park in Africa" takes us on a visual journey through the untamed wilderness of 19th century Africa. The print showcases English explorer Mungo Park amidst a backdrop of awe-inspiring wildlife and native inhabitants. The scene is alive with movement and drama as hyenas roam the foreground, their piercing eyes reflecting both curiosity and danger. A lone wolf stands beside them, its majestic presence commanding attention. These animals symbolize the untamed spirit of Africa's vast landscapes. Park himself stands tall in the center, embodying courage and determination as he navigates this unfamiliar terrain. His exploration endeavors are immortalized in his renowned book "Travels in the Interior of Africa" which serves as inspiration for this illustration. Intriguingly, we catch a glimpse of natives observing Park from afar. Their expressions reveal a mix of curiosity and wariness towards this foreign visitor who has ventured into their homeland. Through meticulous digital cleaning techniques, this image has been restored to its former glory by Bridgeman Images. It captures not only the essence of Mungo Park's expedition but also highlights the rich diversity of African wildlife that fascinated explorers like him. This evocative print transports us back to an era when intrepid adventurers embarked on perilous journeys to unravel the mysteries hidden within uncharted territories – reminding us all that there is still much to discover about our world's most enigmatic continent.
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