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The Crisis in the Transvaal (litho)
1592595 The Crisis in the Transvaal (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in the Transvaal. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 September 1899.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23392518
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Cape Town Crisis Embarkation Natal Route Second Boer War Shipping Transvaal Troopships
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The Crisis in the Transvaal (litho)
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is a captivating print that takes us back to the 19th century, during a tumultuous period known as the Second Boer War. The image showcases a scene of military embarkation and shipping, highlighting the gravity of the crisis unfolding in South Africa's Transvaal region. In this detailed lithograph, we witness mounted infantry horses being loaded onto troopships while transport service mules await their turn. The bustling Cape Town docks serve as a backdrop, with Doune Castle towering majestically in the distance. Soldiers from various regiments can be seen preparing for their journey to Natal and eventually towards the heart of conflict - Transvaal. The composition exudes an air of urgency and anticipation, reflecting both the logistical challenges faced by military forces during wartime and the imminent danger they were about to confront. This engraving originally appeared in The Illustrated London News on September 9th, 1899 - providing readers with a visual representation of events unfolding thousands of miles away. Thanks to Bridgeman Images' preservation efforts, we are able to appreciate this historical artwork today. "The Crisis in the Transvaal (litho)" serves as a powerful reminder of past conflicts and honors those who risked their lives in pursuit of peace and justice.
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