Metal Print : Angola / Luanda C1875
Metal Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Angola / Luanda C1875
Luanda (Sao Paolo de Loanda): view of the roadstead and town
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Media ID 608452
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1875 Angola C 1875 Luanda Paolo Roadstead Loanda
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring the vibrant history of Angola's capital city, Luanda, into your home with our stunning Metal Prints from Media Storehouse. Featuring the captivating image "Luanda (Sao Paolo de Loanda): view of the roadstead and town" from Mary Evans Picture Library, this metal print showcases the rich cultural heritage of 19th century Angola. The high-quality metal print process creates a sleek, modern look with vivid colors and exceptional clarity, ensuring your artwork stands out. Elevate your decor and transport yourself to a time of exploration and discovery with this beautiful piece.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 41.2cm (20.2" x 16.2")
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 photograph, titled "Luanda (Sao Paolo de Loanda): view of the roadstead and town," offers a glimpse into the historical landscape of Luanda, Angola's vibrant capital city, as it appeared in the late 19th century. The image, taken circa 1875, depicts the town nestled along the Atlantic coastline, with its bustling port and roadstead visible in the foreground. Ships of various sizes and shapes can be seen anchored in the harbor, their sails billowing in the breeze, while the town's colorful buildings and winding streets stretch up the hillside behind. Luanda, founded in 1576, was a significant port city in the Atlantic slave trade, and its strategic location made it a valuable prize for European powers seeking to establish colonies in Africa. In the late 1800s, the town was under Portuguese rule, and its economy was driven by the production and export of agricultural products, such as coffee, sugar, and cotton. The photograph captures the eclectic mix of architectural styles that characterized Luanda during this period, with European-style buildings, such as the fortress at the water's edge, standing alongside traditional African structures. The image also provides a glimpse into the daily life of the town's residents, with people going about their business in the streets and markets, and children playing in the sand. Today, Luanda is a bustling metropolis, with a population of over 2 million people. While much of the city has been modernized, the historic center, including many of the buildings and structures depicted in this photograph, remains a reminder of its rich and complex history.
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