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German East Africa - a Mango Tree full of fruit
circa 1910s
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Media ID 20613985
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Colonia Colony Deutsch Foreign Grove Mango Tanzania Tanzanian Afrika
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Transport yourself back in time with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this captivating image of a Mango Tree in German East Africa, circa 1910s. The lush, green foliage and abundant fruit evoke a sense of tropical paradise, while the rich colors and textures of the canvas bring the photograph to life. This stunning print, sourced from the renowned Mary Evans Picture Library, is a perfect addition to any room, adding a touch of history and exotic charm. Order now and let the beauty of this timeless moment adorn your walls.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 76.2cm x 49cm (30" x 19.3")
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.
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A Mango Tree Laden with Fruit in German East Africa, circa 1910s: A Postcard View into the Colonial Past This evocative postcard image captures the lush beauty of a mango tree in full fruit, nestled within the verdant groves of German East Africa, now known as Tanzania. The photograph, taken in the early 1900s during the height of German colonial rule, offers a glimpse into a bygone era. The mango tree, with its broad, spreading canopy and heavy branches, stands tall against a backdrop of vibrant green foliage. The ripe, golden fruits dangle enticingly from the branches, their luscious sweetness a tantalizing promise of the tropical paradise that lay before the German colonizers. The postcard bears the inscription "Deutsch Ost Afrika" (German East Africa) and "Farican" (Far East Africa), reflecting the European perspective of the time that viewed the African continent as a collection of territories to be explored, claimed, and exploited. The image of the mango tree, with its abundant fruit, speaks to the allure of the land and its resources, which drew thousands of German settlers to the region. The postcard also bears the image of a small European village, with thatched-roof huts and a church, nestled at the foot of the tree. This settlement represents the European presence in the region, and the attempt to impose order and control over the land and its people. Despite the colonial context, the image of the mango tree remains a powerful symbol of the natural beauty and abundance of German East Africa. The tree's fruit, ripe and ready for the picking, stands as a reminder of the richness and diversity of the African continent, and the enduring allure of the tropical paradise that continues to captivate and inspire us today.
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