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Canvas Print : Sir Alfred Milner and staff, Cape Town, South Africa
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Sir Alfred Milner and staff, Cape Town, South Africa
Group photo, Sir Alfred Milner (British colonial administrator) and staff, Cape Town, South Africa. Date: 1900
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Media ID 19606699
© Mary Evans/Pharcide
Administrator Boer Cape Colonialism Milner Staff
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring a piece of history into your home with our stunning Canvas Print of Sir Alfred Milner and his staff in Cape Town, South Africa. This captivating group photograph, taken in 1900, showcases Sir Milner, a renowned British colonial administrator, surrounded by his dedicated team during a pivotal moment in South African history. Printed on high-quality canvas and sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, this Rights Managed image is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike. Add character and depth to any room with this intriguing and authentic piece.
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.
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This evocative group photograph captures Sir Alfred Milner and his staff, gathered in the lush gardens of a Cape Town residence during the height of the Second Boer War in 1900. Sir Alfred Milner (1854-1925), a British statesman and colonial administrator, is prominently featured, standing at the center of the image in his military uniform. Milner played a pivotal role in the British response to the Boer uprising, implementing a scorched earth policy and overseeing the concentration camps that displaced and devastated countless lives. Surrounding Milner are his dedicated staff members, all dressed in their own military uniforms, reflecting the collective effort and commitment to maintaining British rule in South Africa. The serene garden setting, with its vibrant foliage and clear blue sky, offers a stark contrast to the turmoil and conflict that defined the Boer War. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities and contradictions of colonialism. While Milner and his team exuded an air of authority and control, the reality of their actions was far more complicated and often brutal. The image also underscores the human element of history, revealing the individuals who shaped the course of events during this tumultuous period in South African history.
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