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Title page with vignette of enslaved man
Title page with vignette of enslaved man with chain around his neck under a palm tree. Copperplate engraving from Rev. Isaac Taylors Scenes in Africa for the Amusement and Instruction of Little Tarry-at-Home Travelers, Harris and Son, London, 1820
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1820 Amusement Arabs Barbary Camels Desert Drivers Encampment Hunt Instruction Invitation Isaac Libya Lions Meal Tarry Taylor Title Travellers Tripoli Vignette Enslaved
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the powerful and poignant imagery of the Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints, featuring this evocative title page with a vignette of an enslaved man by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This exquisite copperplate engraving, taken from "Scenes in Africa for the Amusement" by Rev. Isaac Taylor, offers a haunting glimpse into history, with the enslaved man depicted under a palm tree, a chain around his neck. Add depth and character to your home or office with these beautifully crafted, museum-quality prints, each one a unique piece of history and artistry.
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 29.2cm x 53.3cm (11.5" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Title Page with Vignette of an Enslaved Man: A Glimpse into the Reality of 'Scenes in Africa' This evocative title page, taken from Reverend Isaac Taylor's 'Scenes in Africa for the Amusement and Instruction of Little Tarry-at-Home Travelers,' published by Harris and Son in London in 1820, offers a complex and layered visual narrative. The central image is a vignette of an enslaved man, his head bowed, a chain around his neck, and a palm tree behind him. The man's dejected expression and the stark contrast between the verdant palm tree and his shackled body serve as a stark reminder of the harsh realities of the African slave trade. The title, 'Scenes in Africa,' is written in elegant script, inviting the viewer to explore the pages that follow. The image of the enslaved man is surrounded by intricate decorative elements, including a hunting scene with lions, camels, and Arab drivers in the desert, and an encampment with a meal being prepared. These scenes, while picturesque, underscore the power dynamics at play in this part of the world, with Europeans depicted as explorers and conquerors. The copperplate engraving, hand-coloured, is a testament to the artistry and skill of the engravers and colourists of the time. The intricate details of the vignette and the surrounding scenes reveal a fascination with the exotic and the unknown, as well as a desire to document and control the 'other.' The title page, therefore, serves as an invitation to explore the pages that follow, offering a glimpse into the complex and often problematic relationship between Europeans and Africans during this period of history.
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