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"Thou wear a Lions Hide! doff it!"A Boer in British Uniform (litho)
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"Thou wear a Lions Hide! doff it!"A Boer in British Uniform (litho)
1628539 " Thou wear a Lions Hide! doff it!" A Boer in British Uniform (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Thou wear a Lions Hide! doff it!" A Boer in British Uniform. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 November 1901.
R Caton Woodville); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22260558
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Boer Second Boer War Wear Doff
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The captivating lithograph, ""Thou wear a Lions Hide! doff it!"A Boer in British Uniform" by Richard Caton Woodville II, transports us back to the tumultuous era of the Second Boer War. This powerful image depicts a Boer soldier dressed in the unmistakable uniform of his British adversaries. With intricate detail and skillful execution, Woodville captures the essence of this historical conflict. The title itself, ""Thou wear a Lions Hide! doff it!"", suggests an underlying tension between identity and loyalty. The lion's hide symbolizes strength and power associated with British imperialism, urging the Boer soldier to shed his adopted persona. This engraving originally appeared as an illustration for The Illustrated London News on November 9th, 1901. It serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities faced by individuals caught up in war - torn between their heritage and their circumstances. The artist's meticulous attention to detail brings authenticity to every aspect of this print. From the folds in the uniform fabric to the expression on the soldier's face, we are transported into this pivotal moment in history. As we gaze upon this extraordinary piece from Bridgeman Images' collection, we are reminded not only of South Africa's turbulent past but also of humanity's enduring struggle for self-identity amidst conflicting loyalties.
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