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Sir Henry Morton Stanley and his retinue in Central Africa
Engraving showing Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) (centre) and his retinue of local porters and hunters, marching across Africa in search of Dr. David Livingstone, 1871. Stanley, a British-American explorer and journalist, had been sent by the proprietor of the New York Herald, James Gordon Bennett, to find Livingstone, the Scottish missionary and explorer, who had not been heard from for several years
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1841 1871 1872 Bennett Explorer Gordon Heard Herald Journalist Living Stone Marching Missionary Morton Porters Proprietor Retinue Search Stanley Years
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of exploration with our Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring an engraving of Sir Henry Morton Stanley and his retinue in Central Africa. Drawn from the vast archives of Mary Evans Prints Online, this captivating image showcases Stanley's historic journey in search of Dr. David Livingstone in 1871. Add a touch of adventure and history to your home or office with this exquisitely detailed and authentic print. Rights Managed through Media Storehouse ensures the highest quality and authenticity for your collection.
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 35.5cm (20" x 14")
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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This historical engraving captures the iconic moment when Sir Henry Morton Stanley embarked on his famous expedition across Central Africa in search of Dr. David Livingstone in 1871. The image shows Stanley at the center, surrounded by his retinue of local porters and hunters as they march through the African landscape.
Stanley, a British-American explorer and journalist, was commissioned by James Gordon Bennett, the proprietor of the New York Herald, to locate Livingstone, a Scottish missionary and explorer who had been out of contact for several years. This daring mission would go down in history as one of the most remarkable feats of exploration during the 19th century.
The engraving beautifully captures the spirit of adventure and discovery that defined Stanley's journey. The determination etched on his face is mirrored by his dedicated team of porters and hunters who accompanied him every step of the way through unknown territories and challenging terrain.
As we gaze upon this print, we are transported back in time to an era where exploration was synonymous with courage, perseverance, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge. It serves as a reminder of the incredible lengths that individuals like Stanley were willing to go to uncover new frontiers and expand our understanding of the world around us.
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