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Canvas Print : Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Trinkitat - Signalling
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Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Trinkitat - Signalling
Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Trinkitat - Signalling - Signaller with flags, seaman with telescope, crows nest on ship. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889
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Media ID 14361569
© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
Campaign Crows Mahdist Nest Seaman Signaller Signalling Sudan Telescope Trinkitat
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our captivating Mahdist War Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. This exquisite print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a pivotal moment during the Sudan Campaign, with a signaller hoisting flags and a seaman scanning the horizon through a telescope, all while perched atop a ship's crow's nest. Transport yourself to the late 1800s with this evocative piece, part of the Boswell Collection, which beautifully captures the tension and adventure of this historic conflict. Add this stunning canvas print to your home or office decor and bring a piece of history into your space.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment during the Mahdist War in Sudan, specifically the Sudan Campaign at Trinkitat in the late 1880s. The image showcases the intense focus and collaboration between British troops as they engage in signalling communications from the deck of a ship. A signaller, dressed in military uniform and holding flags, is seen intently signalling to another ship or land-based unit. A seaman, equipped with a telescope, scans the horizon for any potential threats or enemy movements from the crow's nest above. The ship's lantern illuminates the night sky, adding to the sense of urgency and tension. The Mahdist War, also known as the Sudanese War or the Mahdist Revolt, was a prolonged conflict between the Mahdist state and the Anglo-Egyptian forces, with the ultimate goal of controlling Sudan. This photograph offers a glimpse into the complex and intricate communication systems employed by the British forces during this time, as they navigated the treacherous waters of the Nile River and the vast Sudanese landscape. The image is part of the Boswell Collection, which documents the Sudan War in great detail, providing valuable historical insights into this significant period in African history.
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