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The Dispute with Portugal (engraving)
1626718 The Dispute with Portugal (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dispute with Portugal. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 January 1890.
Melton Prior); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22531636
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Delagoa Bay Dispute Englishman Jails Mozambique Portugal Portuguese Prison Seizure Maputo Bay
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The Dispute with Portugal - A Glimpse into the Anglo-Portuguese Crisis of 1889
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photo print, captured by Melton Prior in 1890, takes us back to a significant moment in history - the heated dispute between England and Portugal. The engraving depicts an intense scene unfolding at Delagoa Bay Railway in Mozambique on June 29th, 1889. Intriguingly, we witness an Englishman standing amidst the chaos, surrounded by military personnel and Portuguese officials. The image showcases the tension that engulfed both nations during this tumultuous period. With a map of Maputo Bay and Delagoa Bay as a backdrop, it becomes evident that territorial disputes were at the heart of this conflict. The visual narrative hints at imprisonment and seizure as jail cells loom ominously in the background. It serves as a stark reminder of how high stakes were during this crisis. As we delve deeper into history through this photograph, we gain insight into the complexities surrounding colonial powers vying for control over strategic territories. Melton Prior's masterful composition allows us to contemplate not only political tensions but also human stories hidden within these geopolitical struggles. This thought-provoking piece from Bridgeman Images offers viewers an opportunity to reflect on historical events that shaped our world today.
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