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Beauty and the Beasts, from The Light Side of Egypt, 1908 (colour litho)
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Beauty and the Beasts, from The Light Side of Egypt, 1908 (colour litho)
STC361056 Beauty and the Beasts, from The Light Side of Egypt, 1908 (colour litho) by Thackeray, Lance (fl.1901 d.1916); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright
Media ID 22679014
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Colonialist Crop Desert Donkeys Hesitation Tourism Tourist Veil Whip
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This print titled "Beauty and the Beasts, from The Light Side of Egypt" transports us back to 1908, capturing a moment in time during the era of British colonialism. The image, a colour lithograph by Lance Thackeray, showcases an Edwardian traveller hesitatingly navigating through the Egyptian desert on a donkey. The composition is rich with symbolism and cultural references. The English tourist stands out in their distinctive hat and colonial robes, representing the influence of British imperialism in Egypt at that time. Their presence juxtaposed against the local landscape highlights both curiosity and hesitation towards this foreign land. Surrounded by donkeys - often associated with humility and endurance - it's as if these beasts embodying ancient traditions are guiding the traveller through this unfamiliar terrain. A whip held by one hand suggests control but also raises questions about power dynamics inherent in colonialist encounters. The veil worn by a figure nearby hints at traditional customs while emphasizing cultural differences between East and West. Meanwhile, turbans evoke notions of identity tied to Middle Eastern heritage. Through this thought-provoking image, we are invited to reflect upon themes such as travel, tourism, colonialism, and cultural exchange. It serves as a reminder of historical complexities surrounding British involvement in Egypt while offering glimpses into how different societies interacted during that period.
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