Canvas Print : Government House, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Government House, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa
Government House, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa, with native soldier on guard. Date: circa 1912
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14407348
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Freetown Guard Guarding Leone Palm Rifle Security Sierra
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the rich history of Sierra Leone to your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning image captures Government House in Freetown, West Africa, circa 1912, showcasing the colonial architecture and a native soldier on guard. Each print is meticulously reproduced from the original photograph sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, ensuring the finest detail and vibrant colors. Enhance your interior décor with this unique and captivating piece of history.
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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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 evocative photograph captures the grandeur of Government House in Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa, during the early 1910s. The British colonial administration built this impressive edifice in the late 19th century as the official residence of the Governor. The large, imposing building, with its red-tiled roof and whitewashed walls, is surrounded by lush gardens filled with palm trees, providing a striking contrast to the rugged landscape of the surrounding hills. In the foreground, a native soldier stands guard, his rifle at the ready. Dressed in his full uniform, complete with feathered headdress, he embodies the complex history of the British colonial presence in Sierra Leone. The native soldiers, recruited from local communities, served as an essential part of the colonial security forces. Their presence was both a symbol of British power and a means of maintaining order in the colony. The photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when European colonial powers exerted their influence over much of Africa. It also highlights the intricate interplay of power dynamics, as native soldiers, like the one depicted here, served under the command of their colonial overlords, even as they protected their own communities and lands. The image is a poignant reminder of the rich and complex history of Sierra Leone, a country that has weathered centuries of colonialism, conflict, and transformation. Today, Freetown stands as a vibrant and resilient city, a testament to the strength and resilience of its people.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
