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Captives carrying wood in the bush. Engraving by Riou, to illustrate the story "
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Captives carrying wood in the bush. Engraving by Riou, to illustrate the story "
LSE4335696 Captives carrying wood in the bush. Engraving by Riou, to illustrate the story " From Niger to the Gulf of Guinee", by Captain Louis Gustave Binger (1856-1936), in 1887-1889, in Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages, under the direction of Edouard Charton (1807-1890), 1st semester 1891, edition Hachette, Paris. by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captives carrying wood in the bush. Engraving by Riou, to illustrate the story " From Niger to the Gulf of Guinee", by Captain Louis Gustave Binger (1856-1936), in 1887-1889, in Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages, under the direction of Edouard Charton (1807-1890), 1st semester 1891, edition Hachette, Paris.); Photo eLeonard de Selva; French, out of copyright
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This photo print, titled "Captives carrying wood in the bush" takes us back to a significant moment in history. The engraving by Riou was created to illustrate Captain Louis Gustave Binger's story "From Niger to the Gulf of Guinee" published in Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages. The image transports us to an African village where we witness the harsh reality of captivity and forced labor. A group of prisoners can be seen carrying heavy loads of wood through dense bushes. Their faces reveal exhaustion and resignation as they navigate their arduous journey. The antlered landscape adds a touch of natural beauty but also serves as a reminder that these captives are far from their homes and freedom. This engraving captures both the physical toll on these individuals and the stark contrast between their lives and those who hold power over them. As we gaze upon this historical artifact, it is important to reflect on the injustices faced by many throughout history. It reminds us of our responsibility to learn from past mistakes, strive for equality, and ensure that such exploitation becomes nothing more than a distant memory. Through this powerful visual representation, photographer Leonard de Selva invites us into a world long gone but not forgotten—a world where stories like Binger's shed light on untold narratives waiting to be heard.
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