Framed Print : Mungo Park (Ederidge)
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Mungo Park (Ederidge)
MUNGO PARK Scottish traveller in Africa Date: 1771 - 1806
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21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Discover the intrigue and adventure of the past with our Mungo Park Framed Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, titled "Mungo Park (Ederidge)" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the Scottish explorer and traveler Mungo Park during his expeditions in Africa between 1771 and 1806. The high-quality print is beautifully framed, adding an elegant touch to any room in your home or office. Bring a piece of history into your space and ignite the curiosity of those around you. Order yours today and join Mungo Park on his journey of discovery.
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 44.4cm x 54.6cm (17.5" x 21.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image depicts Mungo Park (1771-1806), the renowned Scottish explorer and traveler, during his expedition to Africa. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Park's insatiable curiosity for geography and exploration led him to embark on a journey to explore the Niger River and its tributaries in West Africa. In 1795, Park set out on his first expedition, sponsored by the African Association, a British organization dedicated to promoting exploration and trade in Africa. He spent over two years traveling through the region, braving numerous challenges and hardships, including hostile tribes, disease, and harsh terrain. Despite these obstacles, Park made significant discoveries, including the location of the confluence of the Niger and Benue rivers. He also documented the customs and cultures of the people he encountered, providing valuable insights into African societies. Upon his return to Europe in 1798, Park published his account of his journey, "Travels in the Interior Districts of Africa," which garnered widespread acclaim and further fueled the public's fascination with Africa and its mysteries. Tragically, Park's second expedition to Africa, which aimed to explore further up the Niger River, ended in his death in 1806. He was killed by a local tribe during a skirmish. This photograph, taken from an engraving in an 1808 edition of Park's book, captures the intrepid explorer in the prime of his life, gazing off into the distance with a determined expression. Park's legacy continues to inspire generations of explorers and adventurers, and his contributions to the understanding of Africa and its people remain an important part of world history.
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