Jigsaw Puzzle : BRAZZA. PIERRE SAVORGNAN DE BRAZZA French explorer in the Congo, 1875-1885 Date

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BRAZZA. PIERRE SAVORGNAN DE BRAZZA French explorer in the Congo, 1875-1885 Date

PIERRE SAVORGNAN DE BRAZZA French explorer in the Congo, 1875-1885 Date: 1852 - 1905

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Brazza Congo Explorer Meeting Natives Pierre Savorgnan

Jigsaw Puzzle (1000 Pieces)

Discover the thrill of piecing together history with our Media Storehouse Jigsaw Puzzle featuring Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza, the intrepid French explorer in the Congo. This captivating puzzle showcases an image of Brazza, taken between 1875 and 1885, from Mary Evans Prints Online. Immerse yourself in the adventure of the past as you bring this intricately detailed puzzle to life. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts and history lovers alike, this puzzle promises a challenging yet rewarding experience. Engage your mind, connect the pieces, and unveil the story of this remarkable explorer.

1000 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 76x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid

Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion

Estimated Product Size is 50.2cm x 76cm (19.8" x 29.9")

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 evocative photograph captures the historic moment when Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza, the renowned French explorer, met with local Congolese leaders during his expedition to Central Africa between 1875 and 1885. Dressed in his European attire, Brazza stands confidently before a group of intrigued and curious native men. In his hand, he holds aloft the tricolor French flag, symbolizing the beginning of French colonial rule in the region. Born in 1852 in Corsica, France, Brazza was an intrepid explorer and diplomat who played a significant role in the European scramble for Africa. He was the first European to establish a French presence in the Congo Basin, predating the more famous expeditions of Henry Morton Stanley and Leopold II. Brazza's approach to exploration was marked by respect for the indigenous peoples and their cultures, which set him apart from many of his contemporaries. The scene depicted in this photograph is believed to have taken place in the late 1870s, during Brazza's second expedition to the Congo. The exact location is unknown, but it is believed to be in what is now the Republic of the Congo. The photograph offers a rare glimpse into the early days of European colonialism in Africa, a time when explorers like Brazza were paving the way for the complex and often tumultuous relationships between Europeans and Africans that would unfold in the decades to come.

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