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Poster Print : Fort St. George, Coromandel Coast, 1794 (engraving)
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Fort St. George, Coromandel Coast, 1794 (engraving)
BAL5594 Fort St. George, Coromandel Coast, 1794 (engraving) by Ryne, Jan van (fl.1755); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fort St George was the first English (later British) fortress in India, founded in 1644 at the coastal city of Madras. ); out of copyright
Media ID 12918933
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British Colonial British Colony British East India Company British Empire Coromandel East India Company Fortified Imperialism Madras Traders Trading Trading Post Walled
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with Media Storehouse's exquisite poster prints featuring the engraving "Fort St. George, Coromandel Coast, 1794" by Jan van Ryne. This historic image, sourced from Bridgeman Images through Fine Art Finder, showcases the first English fortress in India, Fort St. George, as it stood in 1794. Add an air of sophistication and intrigue to any room with this stunning, vintage representation of Fort St. George on the Coromandel Coast. Order your Media Storehouse poster print today and transport yourself to a bygone era.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. 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.
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 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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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This engraving, titled "Fort St. George, Coromandel Coast, 1794" takes us back to a significant chapter in history. The image showcases the impressive stronghold that was Fort St. George, built by the English (later British) in 1644 on the picturesque Madras coastline of India. The fort's strategic location made it an essential hub for trade and commerce between Britain and Asia during colonial times. As we gaze upon this print, we are transported to a bustling harbor filled with majestic ships from various nations eagerly awaiting their turn to engage in lucrative trading activities. The presence of the British flag proudly flying above the fortified walls symbolizes their dominance over this thriving port city. It serves as a reminder of the vast British Empire's reach and influence across distant lands. Jan van Ryne skillfully captures every intricate detail of this historical landmark through his masterful engraving technique. The architectural grandeur of Fort St. George is beautifully portrayed against a backdrop of calm seas, creating a sense of tranquility amidst all its imperialistic glory. As we admire this artwork today, let us reflect on how it represents both triumphs and complexities associated with colonialism and imperialism—a visual testament to an era when empires vied for control over valuable resources while shaping the destinies of nations far away from home shores.
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