Canvas Print : Racial / C Africa / Ouadda
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Racial / C Africa / Ouadda
Warriors of Ouadda (now in Central African Republic) as encountered by the French
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Media ID 4362966
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10117969
Encountered Gallopping Warriors Racial
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the vibrant and rich history of Central Africa into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. Featuring the captivating image "Racial / C Africa / Ouadda" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, these prints showcase the fierce and proud warriors of Ouadda as they were encountered by the French. Each print is meticulously crafted using high-quality canvas material and archival inks, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting display. Transport yourself to another time and place with this captivating piece of art, perfect for adding depth and character to any room in your home."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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 striking photograph captures the moment of encounter between the French expedition led by Lieutenant-Colonel Marchand and the indigenous Warriors of Ouadda, a powerful and formidable people residing in the Central African Republic around 1911. The Republic of Central Africa, then known as French Equatorial Africa, was undergoing a period of intense exploration and colonization, with the French eager to assert their dominance and claim the vast natural resources of the region. The Warriors of Ouadda, renowned for their strength and bravery, were a significant obstacle to the French advancement. Dressed in their traditional attire, these warriors are depicted galloping on horseback, their faces painted with intricate designs and their bodies adorned with various protective charms. The contrast between the modern French soldiers, clad in uniforms and carrying advanced weaponry, and the traditional African warriors, with their spears and shields, highlights the clash of cultures and the historical significance of this moment. Despite their initial resistance, the Warriors of Ouadda were eventually subdued by the French, and their lands became a part of the expanding French colonial empire. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and often tumultuous history of Central Africa and the encounters between European explorers and the indigenous peoples of the region. This image, from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, is a valuable historical document, offering a glimpse into the past and shedding light on the rich cultural heritage of Central Africa. The Warriors of Ouadda, once powerful and independent, now stand as a testament to the indomitable spirit of a people who resisted and adapted in the face of colonialism and the inexorable march of history.
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