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In fighting between the Portuguese and the natives, the musket proves its superiority to
In fighting between the Portuguese and the natives, the musket proves its superiority to bows and arrows, despite the disparity of numbers Date: circa 1600
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Media ID 20951797
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1600 Arrows Bows Brazil Musket Natives Numbers Portuguese Proves Superiority Disparity
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Prints Online, featuring the compelling image of "In fighting between the Portuguese and the natives, the musket proves its superiority." This powerful and evocative print depicts a pivotal moment in history, as the Portuguese, armed with muskets, face off against native warriors wielding bows and arrows. The superior range and firing power of the musket is evident, even in the face of the natives' greater numbers. Bring this captivating piece of history into your home or office and relive the past with our high-quality canvas prints. Experience the detail and vibrancy that only a Media Storehouse Canvas Print can deliver.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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.
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In this evocative image from circa 1600, the superiority of Portuguese firepower is on full display as Portuguese soldiers engage in fierce combat with native warriors in Brazil. The Portuguese, armed with muskets, stand their ground against a seemingly overwhelming number of native adversaries, who wield bows and arrows. The musket, a relatively new invention in the 15th century, revolutionized warfare with its ability to fire bullets further and more accurately than traditional bows and arrows. Despite the disparity in numbers, the Portuguese soldiers hold their ground, their muskets at the ready. The smoke from the discharged muskets fills the air, obscuring the battlefield and adding to the chaos and confusion. The natives, though skilled archers, struggle to match the range and destructive power of the Portuguese muskets. The encounter between the Portuguese and the natives in Brazil was just one of many such clashes that marked the early European colonization of the Americas. These conflicts were driven by a variety of factors, including the desire for resources, the spread of European diseases, and the clash of cultures. The use of superior technology, such as the musket, played a crucial role in the outcome of these encounters, allowing European powers to establish a foothold in the New World and reshape its history. This powerful image serves as a reminder of the profound impact that technological innovation and military might had on the course of history. It also underscores the complex and often violent encounters between European explorers and the indigenous peoples of the Americas, and the far-reaching consequences of these encounters for both parties.
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