A Moor in the desart of Sahara, Africa
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A Moor in the desart of Sahara, Africa
Plate entitled A Moor in the desart of Sahara, depicting a man on a horse riding across the desert. The book (one of three), entitled Travels through the Interior of Africa, from the Cape of Good Hope to Morocco, was actually a hoax. It was first published in German; French and English translations followed.
1801
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EDITORS COMMENTS
A Moor in the Desert of Sahara" is a captivating image from an 1801 publication entitled "Travels through the Interior of Africa, from the Cape of Good Hope to Morocco." This plate, one of three in the series, showcases a Moor riding on horseback across the vast expanse of the Sahara Desert. The Moor is dressed in traditional attire, including a turban and a flowing cape, and is armed with a gun slung over his shoulder. The desolate desert landscape, with its undulating sand dunes and sparse vegetation, provides a stark contrast to the man and his horse. However, it is important to note that this publication, which was first released in German and later translated into French and English, was a hoax. The travels described in the book, including this plate, were not based on factual accounts but rather on the imagination of the author. The Moor and the landscape depicted are likely not representative of actual conditions in Africa during that time. Despite this, the image remains a powerful and evocative representation of the romanticized notion of African exploration and adventure. The plate, which is part of a larger collection of travel and exploration imagery, offers a glimpse into the imaginary world created by the author of this hoax. It also highlights the enduring fascination with Africa and its peoples, as well as the role of visual imagery in shaping perceptions and beliefs about distant lands and cultures. Overall, "A Moor in the Desert of Sahara" is a captivating and thought-provoking image that invites viewers to reflect on the complex relationship between truth and fiction in the realm of travel and exploration literature.
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