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The Matabili Insurrection, Oxen diseased with Rinderpest shot at Gaberones, in the British Bechuana Protectorate (b / w photo)
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The Matabili Insurrection, Oxen diseased with Rinderpest shot at Gaberones, in the British Bechuana Protectorate (b / w photo)
1605357 The Matabili Insurrection, Oxen diseased with Rinderpest shot at Gaberones, in the British Bechuana Protectorate (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Matabili Insurrection, Oxen diseased with Rinderpest shot at Gaberones, in the British Bechuana Protectorate. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 30 May 1896.
English Photographer (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23403928
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Dead Animals Diseased Matabili Insurrection Oxen Shot Zimbabwe Rinderpest
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This photograph captures a haunting scene from the Matabili Insurrection in the British Bechuana Protectorate during the 19th century. The image shows a group of oxen, diseased with Rinderpest, lying lifeless on the ground after being shot at Gaberones. The photographer, an English artist from that era, skillfully captured this devastating moment in history. The Matabili Insurrection was a tumultuous period marked by conflict and disease. Rinderpest, a highly contagious viral disease affecting livestock, ravaged cattle populations across Zimbabwe (formerly known as British Bechuanaland). In an effort to contain the spread of this deadly epidemic, authorities resorted to drastic measures such as culling infected animals. In this photograph's composition, we witness the aftermath of these desperate actions. The stark contrast between light and shadow emphasizes the somber atmosphere surrounding these dead animals. Their bodies lie motionless on barren land, symbolizing not only their tragic fate but also reflecting upon the wider impact of disease on livelihoods and communities. This historical print serves as a poignant reminder of humanity's struggle against nature's wrath and our relentless pursuit for survival amidst adversity. It offers us insight into past events while urging us to appreciate our present circumstances where advancements in veterinary medicine have helped prevent similar catastrophes.
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