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Cameroon, Africa - Germany Military Expedition
Cameroon, Africa - Germany Military Expedition. Date: circa 1905
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Media ID 11576291
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Barracks Cameroon Cameroonian Germans
18"x14" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Cameroon, Africa - Germany Military Expedition" Framed Print from Media Storehouse, an exquisite addition to your decor. This historic photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes you back in time to circa 1905, when the world was on the brink of significant change. Witness the intrigue of the German military expedition in Cameroon, Africa, as it unfolds through the lens of a master photographer. This rights managed print, with its rich detail and vibrant colors, is a testament to the beauty and complexity of our global history. Display this striking piece in your home or office to ignite conversations and inspire curiosity. Bring a piece of the past into your present with the Media Storehouse Framed Print collection.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 25.9cm (16" x 10.2")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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 evocative photograph captures a moment in time during the German Military Expedition to Cameroon, Africa, around 1905. The image presents a scene of colonial expansion and military might, as German soldiers stand at attention outside their barracks. The African landscape, with its lush vegetation and vibrant colors, serves as a striking backdrop to the uniformed figures. The German presence in Cameroon began in 1884, when the country was claimed as a German colony. The military played a crucial role in securing and maintaining control over the territory, which was rich in natural resources such as rubber, ivory, and palm oil. The soldiers in this photograph are likely part of the Schutztruppe, the colonial military force established by the German government to govern and protect its African colonies. The soldiers' disciplined posture and uniformity convey a sense of order and authority, reflecting the German colonial administration's efforts to assert control over the region. The barracks in the background, with their neat rows of windows and doors, represent the infrastructure built by the Germans to support their military presence. Despite the apparent strength and stability conveyed by this image, the German colonization of Cameroon was marked by violence, exploitation, and resistance from the local population. The photograph serves as a reminder of the complex and often troubled history of European colonialism in Africa, and the lasting impact it had on the people and cultures of the continent.
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