Poster of the Launch 'Ma Robert' made when support was being canvassed for Dr.Livingstone's Zambezi expedition

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"Poster of the Launch 'Ma Robert'" is a historical artwork created by the English artist and explorer Thomas Baines (1820–1875) to promote and garner support for Dr. David Livingstone's Zambezi Expedition. The poster, which dates back to the mid-19th century, is significant for its role in advertising one of the most ambitious exploratory ventures of the Victorian era. The Zambezi Expedition, led by Dr. Livingstone from 1858 to 1864, was an official British attempt to navigate the Zambezi River and explore Eastern and Central Africa for scientific, commercial, and anti-slavery interests.

Thomas Baines, who joined the expedition as an artist and storekeeper, created the poster to capture the public's imagination and to solicit financial and logistical support for the journey. The artwork features the 'Ma Robert,' a paddle steamer named affectionately after Livingstone's wife Mary Moffat, which played a crucial role in the expedition. The vessel, depicted in the poster, became a symbol of European exploration and technological prowess, as well as a testament to the challenges faced by the expedition members in the harsh African environment.

The poster not only served as a promotional tool but also as a historical document, providing a visual account of the era's exploration spirit and the means by which such expeditions were communicated to and supported by the public. It reflects the intersection of art, exploration, and empire, and offers insight into the ways in which Victorian society engaged with the concept of the 'Dark Continent' and its perceived mysteries.

As a piece of historical ephemera, "Poster of the Launch 'Ma Robert'" is an important artifact for understanding the cultural and social context of the period, as well as the legacy of colonial exploration in Africa. It is a testament to Thomas Baines's skill as an artist and his contribution to the visual culture of exploration in the 19th century.

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