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Man saving his wife from the jaws of a crocodile in a river, Philippines, 17th century
6337404 Man saving his wife from the jaws of a crocodile in a river, Philippines, 17th century by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Man saving his wife from the jaws of a crocodile in a river, Philippines, 17th century. Unfortunately, the woman died of her injuries. From an account by Father Navaretti in his Travels, Manila, 1648-1657. Perhaps the critically endangered Philippine crocodile, Crocodylus mindorensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Reverend Thomas Smiths The Naturalists Cabinet, or Interesting Sketches of Animal History, Albion Press, James Cundee, London, 1806. Smith, fl. 1803-1818, was a writer and editor of books on natural history, religion, philosophy, ancient history and astronomy.); © Florilegius
Media ID 23343552
© Florilegius / Bridgeman Images
Account Albion Press Alligator Anecdote Critically Endangered Crocodile Died Filipino James Cundee Jaws Manila Philippines Reverend Thomas Smith Saving Scientific Illustration South East Asia The Naturalists Cabinet Travels Injuries
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of heroism and passion with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Bridgeman Images. Witness a man's unwavering love and courage as he saves his wife from the jaws of a crocodile in this captivating 17th century artwork. Originating from the Philippines, this masterpiece showcases the English School's exceptional skill in capturing the raw emotion and drama of the moment. Bring this breathtaking piece of history into your home and let it inspire you every day. Order your Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse today and add a touch of timeless beauty to your space.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 30cm (21" x 11.8")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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 print captures a dramatic scene from the 17th century in the Philippines. In this heart-wrenching moment, a brave man is seen valiantly saving his wife from the clutches of a crocodile in a treacherous river. The image, created by an English School artist in the 19th century, depicts an account written by Father Navaretti in his Travels during Manila's colonial period. Tragically, despite her husband's heroic efforts, the woman succumbed to her injuries and lost her life. This poignant anecdote serves as a reminder of both human resilience and nature's unforgiving power. The crocodile featured in this artwork is believed to be the critically endangered Philippine crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis), also known as Mindoro crocodile or bukarot. Handcoloured copperplate engraving techniques were employed to bring this scientific illustration to life. Reverend Thomas Smith curated this piece for his book "The Naturalists Cabinet" which offered intriguing insights into animal history. Smith was renowned for his writings on various subjects such as natural history, religion, philosophy, ancient history, and astronomy during his active years between 1803-1818. This extraordinary photograph not only showcases Filipino culture but also highlights our complex relationship with wildlife and their habitats throughout history.
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