Photographic Print : Gabon, Africa - The arrival of a European into the village
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Gabon, Africa - The arrival of a European into the village
Gabon, Africa (at this time one of the four territories of French Equatorial Africa) - The arrival of a European into the village. I suspect that the European in question here is actually also the photographer of this shot, which includes a local man saluting on the left and the visitors extensive baggage trunk (attached to a carry pole) in the centre. Date: circa 1907
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Arrival Baggage Colonialism Gabon Pole Saluting Trunk Villagers
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Introducing the captivating "Gabon, Africa - The Arrival of a European into the Village" photograph from our Media Storehouse range of Rights Managed Prints, exclusively sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us back in time to Gabon, Africa during the era of French Equatorial Africa. Witness the intriguing moment of cultural collision as a European explorer steps foot into a traditional African village, bridging the gap between two vastly different worlds. Let this stunning photograph ignite your imagination and inspire new perspectives. Order your Rights Managed Print today and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 17.9cm (11" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the moment of first contact between a European explorer and the residents of a Gabonese village in Africa, circa 1907. The European, who is likely the photographer himself, stands at the edge of the village, surrounded by his extensive baggage trunk, which is balanced precariously on a carry pole. The local man on the left, dressed in traditional attire, salutes the intruder with a respectful gesture, hinting at a complex web of cultural interactions that were just beginning to unfold. At the time, Gabon was one of the four territories of French Equatorial Africa, and the arrival of Europeans marked the beginning of a new era of colonialism. The villagers, who had lived in harmony with their environment for centuries, were now confronted with the disruptive influence of foreigners. The European's baggage, filled with unknown items, represented both curiosity and potential threat, as the villagers tried to make sense of this new presence. The huts in the background provide a glimpse into the daily life of the villagers, with their thatched roofs and simple design. The image captures a moment of transition, as the old ways of life were about to be disrupted by the inexorable march of colonialism. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the complex and often fraught relationships that developed between Europeans and Africans during this period of history.
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