Poster Print : Hottentot on Ox
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Hottentot on Ox
Hottentot riding his ox
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 4359854
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10192639
A3 (42 x 29.7cm) Poster Print
"Experience the rich history and cultural heritage with our selection of Hottentot on Ox poster prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a Hottentot man in an authentic moment of daily life as he rides his ox. Add this striking poster to your home or office for a unique and thought-provoking addition to your decor. With our high-quality printing process, you'll receive a beautifully detailed and vibrant poster that is sure to be a conversation starter. Bring history to life with Media Storehouse's Hottentot on Ox poster print."
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 42.6cm x 30.6cm (16.8" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This historical print captures a moment in time from 1836, showcasing a Hottentot man riding his ox as a mode of transport in South Africa. The image provides a glimpse into the racial dynamics and cultural practices of the era, shedding light on the relationship between humans and animals for transportation purposes.
The Hottentot man is depicted confidently perched atop his ox, demonstrating both skill and familiarity with this unconventional form of travel. The scene evokes a sense of resilience and adaptability in the face of challenging circumstances, as individuals like him navigated their surroundings using whatever means available to them.
Through this image, we are reminded of the complex history of South Africa and its diverse population groups. The term "Hottentot" itself carries colonial connotations that have since been recognized as derogatory, highlighting the need for sensitivity when discussing historical representations such as this one.
Overall, this print serves as a valuable artifact from the past, offering viewers an opportunity to reflect on themes of race, culture, and transportation methods in 19th-century South Africa. It invites us to consider how different communities have interacted with their environments over time and how these interactions have shaped our understanding of history.
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