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Francois Le Vaillants camp at Poort after
Francois Le Vaillants camp at Poort after a great elephant hunt, South Africa. Among the huts, wagons and tents, a huge fire roasts elephant meat. From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzognos Collection of the Most Interesting Voyages (Raccolta de Viaggi Piu Interessanti), Milan, 1815-1817. Francois Le Vaillants camp at Poort after a great elephant hunt, South Africa. Among the huts, wagons and tents, a huge fire roasts elephant meat. From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzognos Collection of the Most Interesting Voyages (Raccolta de Viaggi Piu Interessanti), Milan, 1815-1817
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Battista Carcass Dellacqua Elephant Francois Giovanni Hunt Huts Lazaretti Meat Roast Second Tents Vaillant Voyage Wagons Poort
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of the past with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints range. This captivating image, "Francois Le Vaillant's Camp at Poort after a Great Elephant Hunt," transport you back in time to the heart of South Africa. Witness the grandeur of a bygone era as hunters gather around a roaring fire, their wagons and tents nestled among the lush landscape. The centerpiece of the scene: the colossal carcass of an elephant, a testament to the hunt's success. Bring this evocative piece of history into your home and elevate your space with the timeless beauty of our Fine Art Prints.
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 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.
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Francois Le Vaillant's Camp at Poort: A Scene of Triumph after a Great Elephant Hunt, South Africa This copperplate engraving, hand-colored by Lazaretti, depicts the camp of the renowned French explorer Francois Le Vaillant following a successful elephant hunt in South Africa. The image, taken from his "Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa," published in Milan between 1815 and 1817, showcases the excitement and camaraderie that ensued after a successful hunt. The camp is nestled amidst a picturesque landscape, with huts, wagons, and tents scattered about. The central focus of the scene is a massive fire, roasting the freshly killed elephant meat. The carcass, likely the largest animal any of these hunters had ever taken down, lies nearby, a testament to their skill and determination. Le Vaillant's expedition, which took place between 1796 and 1801, was one of the most significant European explorations of the African interior during the late 18th century. His detailed accounts and observations provided invaluable insights into the geography, flora, fauna, and peoples of the region. This evocative image not only captures the spirit of adventure and exploration but also offers a glimpse into the daily life of these early European travelers in Africa. The fire, the meat roasting, and the sense of community around the campfire all serve to remind us of the human connection to nature and the thrill of discovery that drives us to explore the unknown.
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