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Mungo Park reaches Kamalia, Africa
The Scottish explorer Mungo Park reaches Kamalia in Mandingo (Mandinka, Mandinko) country, West Africa
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1790s 1795 Continent Exploration Explorer Hills Huts Mandingo Mandinka Mungo Natives Reaches Mandinko
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating world of African exploration with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image of Mungo Park's historic moment in Kamalia, Africa. This stunning representation, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the Scottish explorer's groundbreaking journey into Mandingo (Mandinka, Mandinko) country in West Africa. Bring the rich history and culture of this significant moment into your home or office, and elevate your space with the timeless beauty of this fine art print.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
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In this evocative image from the 1790s, Scottish explorer Mungo Park stands before a picturesque African village scene, marking a significant moment in the annals of exploration history. The year is 1795, and Park, dressed in European attire, has reached Kamalia, a prominent Mandingo (Mandinka, Mandinko) village in what is now modern-day Mali, West Africa. The landscape around him is a captivating blend of undulating hills, lush greenery, and the distant silhouette of mountains. The village, nestled amidst this natural beauty, is a vibrant mix of huts, with locals going about their daily routines, oblivious to the historical event unfolding before them. Mungo Park's groundbreaking journey began in 1795 when he embarked on a mission to explore the Niger River and its tributaries, seeking to extend the geographical knowledge of the African continent. His expedition was a testament to the spirit of discovery and adventure that characterized the late 18th century. This photograph, a poignant reminder of that era, captures the moment when Park reached Kamalia, marking the successful completion of the first part of his exploration. The image offers a unique glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the world was still being mapped and understood, and intrepid explorers like Mungo Park dared to venture into the unknown. The encounter between Park and the locals would have been a pivotal moment in both parties' histories, with the exchange of ideas, goods, and cultures shaping the course of their futures. This image, therefore, encapsulates not just a historical event but also the rich tapestry of human interaction and the enduring bonds forged between different civilizations.
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