Fine Art Print : Fruit / Breadfruit 1789
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Fruit / Breadfruit 1789
Bread fruit taken onto H.M.S. Bounty by Captain Bligh
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1789 Bligh Bounty Bread Bread Fruit
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Transport yourself back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print of 'Fruit / Breadfruit 1789' by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image, taken from the historic H.M.S. Bounty, showcases the intrigue and allure of the breadfruit as it was first discovered. Add a touch of history and fine art to your space with this stunning, high-quality print. A perfect addition to any home or office, this print is not only a beautiful decor piece but also a conversation starter. Bring the past into the present with our Fine Art Prints range from Media Storehouse.
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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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
1. Title: "A Voyage of Discovery: Captain Bligh and the Introduced Breadfruit, 1789" This evocative image, depicting a breadfruit tree laden with its large, succulent fruit, transports us back to the historic moment when British Captain William Bligh and his crew aboard the H.M.S. Bounty first encountered this exotic produce during their Pacific voyage in 1789. Captain Bligh, an experienced mariner and explorer, was on a mission to collect breadfruit trees from Tahiti to bring back to the British West Indies. The breadfruit was a valuable addition to the British colonial diet, as it provided a reliable and nutritious food source for the laborers working on the sugar plantations. The H.M.S. Bounty, a 100-ton sloop, set sail from England in December 1787, with Bligh and his crew of 45 men. They arrived in Tahiti in April 1788, where they spent several months gathering breadfruit trees and other plant species. However, the crew's stay in Tahiti was not without incident. Bligh's strict discipline and the crew's desire for Tahitian women led to mutiny in April 1789. The mutineers set Bligh and 18 loyal crew members adrift in a small boat, leaving them to fend for themselves in the vast Pacific Ocean. Despite the mutiny, Bligh's voyage was not a failure. He successfully navigated his small boat back to Timor, where he was rescued by a Dutch ship. He then continued his journey to England, bringing with him the precious breadfruit trees. The trees were planted in the British West Indies, and the breadfruit became an essential part of the colonial diet. This photograph, with its rich historical significance, offers a glimpse into the past, reminding us of the intrepid explorers who discovered new lands and introduced new crops that continue to shape our world today.
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