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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
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Add a touch of history to your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. Featuring an evocative image from the Mary Evans Picture Library, this mug showcases a title page with a vignette of an enslaved man under a palm tree. The intricate copperplate engraving, taken from Rev. Isaac Taylor's "Scenes in Africa for the Amusement," transports you back in time. Each mug holds your favorite beverage and makes for a thought-provoking conversation starter. Embrace the power of storytelling through this unique and captivating mug.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.6cm high x 8.1cm diameter (3.8" x 3.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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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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