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Missionary treating victims of leprosy, Mozambique
Mozambique, Africa - Christian Missionary treating and caring for African victims of leprosy. Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 23034042
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Caring Leper Lepers Leprosy Mission Missionary Mozambique Reed Treating Victims
10"x8" Photo Print
Experience the power of storytelling through our exclusive range of Photographic Prints from Media Storehouse. This evocative image captures the compassionate spirit of a Christian missionary in the 1910s, as he tenderly cares for African victims of leprosy in Mozambique. This poignant moment in history is brought to life through the high-quality print, allowing you to relive the past and broaden your horizons. Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Order now and bring this inspiring story into your home or office.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a Christian missionary tenderly tends to the needs of African victims of leprosy in Mozambique, Africa, circa 1910s. The missionary, dressed in simple white robes and a broad-brimmed hat, sits on a reed mat next to a patient, who is wrapped in a colorful cloth and rests on another mat. The missionary's expression is one of compassion and concern, as he carefully applies a poultice to the patient's affected area. The scene takes place in a rural setting, with the lush greenery of the African landscape visible in the background. The missionary's work is carried out in a simple, makeshift shelter, which suggests the challenges and sacrifices involved in bringing care and healing to those afflicted by this ancient and debilitating disease. Leprosy, a bacterial infection that causes skin lesions and nerve damage, has been a scourge of humanity for thousands of years. In the early 20th century, when this photograph was taken, leprosy was still a major public health concern, particularly in tropical regions of the world. Christian missions played a significant role in providing care and support to those affected, often at great personal risk to the missionaries themselves. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the humanitarian efforts that have sought to alleviate the suffering of those affected by leprosy and other diseases, and of the enduring power of compassion and care in the face of adversity. It also offers a glimpse into the history of Christian missions in Africa and the important role they played in shaping the continent's social and cultural landscape.
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