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Stanley Returns England
Mr H.M. Stanley is greeted by crowds of well-wishers on his return to Victoria Station in London after the Emin Pasha Relief Exhibition
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Crowds Emin Exploration Explorer Greeted Pasha Return Returns Stanley Wishers
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the historic moment when Sir Henry Morton Stanley, the renowned British explorer, was greeted by throngs of well-wishers upon his return to Victoria Station in London on September 16, 1890. Stanley's triumphant homecoming marked the successful completion of his Emin Pasha Relief Expedition to rescue the stranded governor of Equatoria, in what is now South Sudan. The Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, which began in 1887, was a significant event in the annals of Victorian-era exploration. Stanley, an experienced adventurer and journalist, had already gained fame for his earlier exploits, most notably his search for the missing explorer, Dr. David Livingstone, in Africa. The photograph shows a jubilant Stanley, dressed in a dark suit and top hat, being embraced by a man in military uniform as he steps off the train. The crowd, a sea of umbrellas and top hats, stretches as far as the eye can see, eager to catch a glimpse of the celebrated hero. The station, adorned with banners and pennants, is a testament to the excitement and anticipation that surrounded Stanley's return. The Emin Pasha Relief Expedition was not only a humanitarian mission but also a significant moment in the scramble for Africa, as European powers vied for control of the African continent. Stanley's exploits helped to further cement Britain's position as a major colonial power in Africa. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the public's fascination with exploration and adventure during the Victorian era and the enduring legacy of Stanley's achievements. It is a captivating image that transports us back in time to an era of discovery and adventure.
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