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Fine Art Print : MISSIONARY ATTACKED, 1797. Perilous Situation of Mr. Veeson at Tongataboo. Steel engraving, American, 1837
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MISSIONARY ATTACKED, 1797. Perilous Situation of Mr. Veeson at Tongataboo. Steel engraving, American, 1837
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Media ID 7533527
1797 Attack Beating British Empire Colonialism Colony Conversion Death Missionary Mister Native Pacific Islander Pacific Ocean Polynesian Violence Warfare Tonga
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrilling history of the past with our exquisite fine art print, "Missionary Attacked, 1797. Perilous Situation of Mr. Veeson at Tongataboo." This captivating steel engraving, created in America in 1837, transports you back to a time of adventure and danger. Witness the tense moment as missionary Veeson faces an attack in Tongataboo, expertly captured in intricate detail by the skilled engravers of the time. Add this stunning work of art to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
The captivating steel engraving titled "MISSIONARY ATTACKED, 1797. Perilous Situation of Mr. Veeson at Tongataboo" transports us back to a tumultuous era in history when colonialism clashed with native cultures and violence marred the pursuit of conversion. Created by an American artist in 1837, this print vividly depicts a harrowing incident that unfolded on the Pacific island of Tongataboo. In this scene, we witness the brutal assault on Mr. Veeson, an English missionary who found himself caught in a perilous predicament amidst the complex dynamics of late colonialism. The engraving captures the intensity and raw emotion as Polynesian warriors deliver merciless blows upon him, their faces reflecting both anger and defiance. This artwork serves as a haunting reminder of the dangers faced by missionaries during their attempts to spread religious beliefs across foreign lands. It also sheds light on the resistance encountered by these agents of cultural change within indigenous communities striving to preserve their own traditions. As we gaze upon this powerful image, we are transported to a time when clashes between different worlds were not uncommon; where violence was often used as a means for asserting dominance or resisting foreign influence. Through its intricate details and masterful execution, this steel engraving invites us to reflect upon the complexities inherent in encounters between colonizers and colonized peoples – forces that shaped history but also left indelible scars on both sides.
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