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Vasco di Gamas Fort
Vasco di Gamas Fort, built 1498. The lady dressed in a Leso is carrying a kerosene tin of water on her head. This is the regular method of water supply in Zanzibar.
1935
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Media ID 7180903
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1498 Art Work Baden Baron Chief Dressed Fort Kerosene Method Powell Regular Supply Vasco Water Colour Zanzibar 1935 Scout Scouts
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
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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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This evocative watercolor painting captures the daily life of Zanzibar in 1935, with a focus on the traditional method of water supply. At the center of the image stands a local chief or elder resident, dressed in a Leso, the traditional clothing of the Zanzibari people. He is accompanied by a scout, both observing as a lady in traditional attire skillfully balances a kerosene tin filled with water atop her head. This was a common sight in Zanzibar, where water was carried from wells or other sources to homes and communities. The painting, created in 1935, is an art work by the renowned British artist, Baron John Henry Frederick Baden-Powell, who is best known as the founder of the Scout Movement. The scene is set at Vasco da Gama's Fort, a historic site built in 1498 by the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama during his first voyage to India. The fort, which served as a vital trading post and military stronghold, now stands as a testament to the rich cultural and historical heritage of Zanzibar. The painting beautifully encapsulates the resilience and adaptability of the local people, who relied on traditional methods to meet their daily needs amidst the changing world. The image also serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving cultural practices and historical sites, which continue to shape our understanding of the past and inform our present.
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