Fine Art Print : Title page and frontispiece, Colonization of New Zealand

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Title page and frontispiece, Colonization of New Zealand

Title page and frontispiece, The British Colonization of New Zealand. Depicting a Maori warrior in the foreground, with a native fort on a hill in the background.
1837

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1830s 1837 Association Colonialism Colonisation Colonization Fort Fortifications Forts Frontis Piece Maori Peoples Spears Title Warrior Warriors Zealand Racial

20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print

Discover the rich history of New Zealand's colonization through the captivating images of Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints. This exquisite title page and frontispiece, taken from "The British Colonization of New Zealand" published in 1837, showcases the intriguing encounter between European settlers and Maori warriors. The powerful image of a Maori warrior in the foreground, with a native fort on a hill in the background, beautifully captures the complexity and depth of the cultural exchange during this pivotal period in New Zealand's history. Bring a piece of the past into your home or office with this stunning, museum-quality 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.

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 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.

EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking title page and frontispiece illustration, taken from "The British Colonization of New Zealand," published in 1837, provides a captivating glimpse into the complex and intricate history of the colonization of New Zealand during the 1830s. The image depicts a Maori warrior boldly standing in the foreground, his body adorned with intricate tattoos and holding a spear, embodying the fierce indigenous peoples who inhabited the land. In the background, a native fortification sits atop a hill, its walls and palisades a testament to the sophisticated defensive structures built by the Maori people. The juxtaposition of the Maori warrior and the fortification highlights the ongoing tension between the indigenous peoples and the encroaching British colonial forces. The title page's use of the term "British Colonization" underscores the colonial nature of the relationship between the two groups, as the British sought to assert their dominance and claim the land for their own. The image is a poignant reminder of the complex racial dynamics that characterized the colonization of New Zealand, and the ways in which indigenous peoples were impacted by the arrival of European settlers. The use of the term "colonization" in the title also underscores the broader historical context of European expansion and the displacement of indigenous peoples from their lands. Overall, this title page and frontispiece offer a powerful visual representation of the historical moment when the British began to assert their presence in New Zealand, and the ways in which indigenous peoples responded to this intrusion. It is a reminder of the rich and complex history of New Zealand and the indigenous peoples who have called it home for centuries.

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