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Procession of the British Envoys to Madagascar from the seashore to the Fort of Tamatave... 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Procession of the British Envoys to Madagascar from the seashore to the Fort of Tamatave... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Procession of the British Envoys to Madagascar from the seashore to the Fort of Tamatave to dine with the Governor of Tamatave, 1862. Engraving from a drawing by Lieutenant P. P. Oliver, of the Royal Artillery. Dr. Ryan, Bishop of Mauritius; Major Johnstone in palankeen, escorted by a guard of Hovas...After Captain Anson came Dr. Ryan, Lord Bishop of Mauritius, with his Malayash scripture-reader; and to them succeeded Major-General Johnstone, in a large palanquin, with hood to it, borne by eight men, and attended by a Captain's Guard of Hovas - the most powerful, industrious, and civilised tribe of tribe of the island'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This enigmatic image captures the Procession of the British Envoys to Madagascar from the seashore to the Fort of Tamatave in 1862. The photograph is an engraving from a drawing by Lieutenant P. P. Oliver of the Royal Artillery, published in the Illustrated London News. The procession was led by Dr. Ryan, the Bishop of Mauritius, who is depicted in the company of a Malayan scripture-reader. Following Dr. Ryan was Major-General Johnstone, carried in a large palanquin, which was borne by eight men and guarded by a Captain's Guard of Hovas. The Hovas were considered the most powerful, industrious, and civilized tribe on the island. The British envoys were on a diplomatic mission to dine with the Governor of Tamatave in Madagascar, which was then a controversial and contentious region due to the ongoing colonialism and imperialism of European powers in Africa. The procession is a striking representation of the fusion of European and African cultures, with the European envoys dressed in formal attire and the African bearers in traditional clothing. The image also showcases the military presence of the British Empire, with the bayonets and canopies of the palanquins. The fortification in the background further underscores the political significance of the event. The photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering insights into the fashion, politics, and social dynamics of the 19th century. The image's black and white tones add to its timeless and evocative quality, transporting us back to a period of history marked by exploration, discovery, and the complex interplay of power and culture.
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