French allegory about the founding of the East India Company
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French allegory about the founding of the East India Company
French allegory about the founding of the East India Company (1717). Merchants and missionaries with Indians at the mouth of the Mississippi River. Colored engraving
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1717 Allegorical Allegory Commerce Commercial Economy Indigene Merchandise Merchant Mississippi Mouth Trader
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This allegorical print from the 18th century, titled "The Founding of the East India Company at the Mouth of the Mississippi River" (1717), offers a rich and intriguing glimpse into the complex web of interactions between Europeans, merchants, missionaries, and indigenous peoples during the early modern era. The vibrant colored engraving depicts a boat laden with merchandise, manned by European merchants and missionaries, approaching the mouth of the Mississippi River. Native Americans, represented by a diverse group of indigenous people, are shown welcoming the Europeans with open arms, while a flag bearing the United States' stars and stripes flies proudly above the scene. The allegory represents the founding of the East India Company, which played a significant role in the global economy of the time. However, this image goes beyond a mere record of historical fact. It encapsulates the spirit of exploration, trade, and cultural exchange that characterized the Age of Discovery. The image also highlights the nuanced relationships between Europeans and indigenous peoples, which were often marked by a combination of cooperation, conflict, and mutual curiosity. The intricate details of the print, from the merchants' finely-dressed attire to the intricate patterns on the indigenous peoples' clothing, serve to underscore the rich cultural diversity of the New World. The print also speaks to the modern age, with its focus on the power of ideas, commerce, and the potential for new discoveries. Overall, this allegorical print offers a fascinating window into the complex history of the founding of the East India Company and the broader historical context of the early modern era.
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