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l Expedition, from Dessins et Peintures d Afrique
3251562 l Expedition, from Dessins et Peintures d Afrique, executes au cours de l expedition Citroen Centre Afrique, deuxieme mission Haardt Audouin-Dubreuil, pub. Paris, 1927 (colour litho) by Yakovlev, Alexander (1887-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Members of the Expedition; Louis Audouin-Dubreuil (1887 - 1960); Georges-Marie Haardt (1884 - 1932); ); The Stapleton Collection; Russian, out of copyright
Media ID 22969886
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
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This print titled "l'Expedition" captures the essence of adventure and exploration in early 20th-century Africa. Taken from the collection "Dessins et Peintures d'Afrique" executed during the Citroen Centre Afrique expedition, this image showcases a group of intrepid men embarking on a daring mission. The central figures in the photograph are Louis Audouin-Dubreuil and Georges-Marie Haardt, both renowned explorers of their time. Dressed in safari attire, they exude an air of confidence and determination as they stand beside their expedition vehicles. The camera equipment, safari helmets, and maps scattered around them serve as reminders of the meticulous planning required for such journeys. Intriguingly, there is also an artist present among the members of this expedition. His presence suggests that capturing these moments through art was considered just as important as documenting them with photographs or film. The African landscape provides a stunning backdrop to this scene, with its vastness stretching out behind the adventurers. In contrast to their Western clothing and gear, we catch glimpses of local villagers going about their daily lives nearby—an acknowledgement that these expeditions were not only about discovery but also interaction with indigenous cultures. This print transports us back to an era when exploration held great allure—a time when brave individuals ventured into uncharted territories armed with curiosity and a thirst for knowledge. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our endless desire to explore beyond our
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