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The general cry of the coffle was, "cut her throat"(engraving)
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The general cry of the coffle was, "cut her throat"(engraving)
1094680 The general cry of the coffle was, " cut her throat" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The general cry of the coffle was, " cut her throat, " an operation which I did not wish to see performed, and therefore marched onwards with the foremost. Illustration for Travels in the Interior of Africa by Mungo Park (Adan and Charles Black, 1860).); © Look and Learn; English, out of copyright
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The powerful engraving titled "The general cry of the coffle was, 'cut her throat'" captures a haunting moment in history. Created by an English School artist in the 19th century, this print depicts a scene from Mungo Park's Travels in the Interior of Africa. In this gripping image, we witness an African explorer named Mungo Park leading a group known as a "coffle". The atmosphere is tense and unsettling as cries fill the air, demanding someone's throat to be cut. However, Park chooses not to partake in this gruesome act and instead marches forward with determination. This artwork serves as a reminder of the harsh realities faced by explorers like Mungo Park during their journeys through Africa. It sheds light on the brutal practices that were prevalent at that time and highlights Park's personal struggle with witnessing such violence. Through skillful engraving techniques, the artist effectively conveys both the fear and resilience present in this historical moment. The attention to detail brings forth emotions of shock and empathy within viewers. This thought-provoking piece invites us to reflect on our own understanding of exploration and its consequences. "The general cry of the coffle was, 'cut her throat'" stands as a testament to human endurance amidst adversity while urging us never to forget these significant chapters in our shared history.
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