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'A chronicle of mutual discoveries in which individuals and culturesare changed by the repercussions of connection.' Ekow Eshun From the seventeenth century, largely as a result of British colonial expansion, non-European visitors to England caused widespread frissons of excitement, interest and curiosity in social circles across the capital. This book examines the complexities and ambiguities of encounters between these visitors and their British contemporaries over 150 years. These visitors from former British colonies, including North America, the South Pacific, India and Africa; their reasons for coming and their reception in Britain were as diverse as their backgrounds. Their stories, their impressions and the impact they had on British society are examined here for the first time. The book brings to life the fascinating accounts of a small but diverse group of fourteen individuals, including the 'Four Indian Kings' from Canada and Mai from the South Pacific, Raja Rammonhun Roy from India and Sara Baartman 'The Hottentot Venus' from Africa. In addition to its art-historical import, this timely account is of real contemporary cultural resonance. Published to accompany an exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, London from 8 March to 15 June 2007.
Verslag van de verhalen en indrukken van de 17e eeuwse Londonaren met de nieuwe bezoekers uit de Britse koloniën
In de zeventiende eeuw, maakten opgewonden en nieuwsgierige Londenaren kennis met nieuwe bezoekers uit de kolonien in de Stille Oceaan en Afrika, Noord Amerika en India. De achtergronden, hun redenen om te komen, maar ook de ontvangst van deze exotische bezoekers liepen ver uiteen.
In 'Between Worlds' zijn hun verhalen en indrukken, maar ook het effect van hun bezoeken voor het eerst opgetekend. De auteurs wekken deze bijzondere ontmoetingen in woord en beeld tot leven. Daardoor is dit boek niet alleen van grote kunsthistorische waarde maar vormt het ook een uniek tijdsdocument van een roerige periode uit de Britse geschiedenis.
Catalogus bij de gelijknamige tentoonstelling in de National Portrait Gallery in Londen van 8 maart tot 15 juni 2007.
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Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. No Jacket. National Portrait Gallery, London, 2007. Pictorial soft cover. Book Condition : Near fine, like new, appears little read. Superb illustrations. Book will be sent by UK postal service. Inventory #BL015582. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 015582
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Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. From the 17th century, non-European visitors to England caused widespread excitement, interest and curiosity in social circles across the capital. This book examines the complexities and ambiguities of encounters between these visitors and their British contemporaries over 150 years. 120 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. Slight shelf wear to edges, no inscriptions, tight and square binding. Photographs available on request. All books dispatched same or next working day in robust packaging. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 013279
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Softcover. Red & color illus. wraps, French flaps, 120 pp., many color illus. Issued in conjunction with a 2007 exhibition. "From the seventeenth century, largely as a result of colonial expansion, non-Euiropean visitors to Britain excited widespread interest and curiosity. [This book] tells the stories of these men and women, the powerful circumstances surrounding their journeys, their encounters with the British and the portraits that represent them. . In addition to its art-historical importance, this timely account will fascinate literary, geogrphy and history enthusiasts alike." (back cover). VG (Few marks from previous art-library owner.). Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 139639
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Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. 120 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm. Published to accompany the exhibition held at the National Portrait Gallery, London, from 8 March to 17 June 2007. Contents: Director's foreword / Sandy Nairne Foreword / Ekow Eshun Introduction / Jocelyn Hackforth-Jones The four 'Indian kings' / Stephanie Pratt William Ansah Sessarakoo / David Bindman Mai / Jocelyn Hackforth-Jones Joseph Brant (Thayendanegea) / Stephanie Pratt Bennelong & Yemmerrawanne / Jocelyn Hackforth-Jones Sake Dean Mahomed / Romita Ray Sara Baartman / David Bindman Raja Rammohun Roy / Romita Ray Maharaja Dalip Singh / Romita Ray. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 3ts423
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