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Saint-Louis, view of N Dar, Pont de Guet, illustration from Le Senegal
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Saint-Louis, view of N Dar, Pont de Guet, illustration from Le Senegal
940186 Saint-Louis, view of N Dar, Pont de Guet, illustration from Le Senegal... by Louis Leon Faidherbe, 1889 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); New York Public Library, USA; (add.info.: Saint-Louis, or Ndar as it is called in Wolof, is the capital of Senegals Saint-Louis Region. Saint-Louis was established in 1659 by French traders on an uninhabited island called Ndar. It was baptized Saint-Louis-du-Fort in homage to the French king Louis XIV. ); French, out of copyright
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Capital Colonisation Colony Foreground Formal Neoclassical Pont Region Saint Louis Senegal Senegalese West West African Natives
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This print showcases the picturesque view of N Dar and Pont de Guet in Saint-Louis, Senegal. The illustration, taken from Louis Leon Faidherbe's renowned work "Le Senegal" published in 1889, beautifully captures the essence of this historic city. Saint-Louis, also known as Ndar in Wolof language, holds great significance as it is the capital of Senegal's Saint-Louis Region. Its origins date back to 1659 when French traders established a settlement on the uninhabited island of Ndar. In honor of King Louis XIV of France, it was named Saint-Louis-du-Fort. The image depicts a scene that reflects both colonial and traditional elements. The neoclassical architecture stands proudly along the riverbank while native inhabitants can be seen donning their traditional attire. This juxtaposition symbolizes the complex history and cultural diversity that defines this West African region. The Pont de Guet bridge gracefully spans across the river, connecting different parts of this vibrant cityscape. It serves as a reminder of how infrastructure played a crucial role during colonization and continues to shape modern-day Saint-Louis. As we gaze upon this engraving from the 19th century now housed at New York Public Library in the USA, we are transported to an era where empire-building intertwined with local customs and traditions. Through this artwork by French School artists whose names have been lost over time but not their talent or vision for capturing history through artistry - we
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