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Sorting the Living from the Dead, Dawn on Spion Kop, 25 January (litho)
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Sorting the Living from the Dead, Dawn on Spion Kop, 25 January (litho)
1599326 Sorting the Living from the Dead, Dawn on Spion Kop, 25 January (litho) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sorting the Living from the Dead, Dawn on Spion Kop, 25 January. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 March 1900.
F Villiers); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22274132
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
25 January Dawn Living Second Boer War Sorting Spion Kop
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This lithograph, titled "Sorting the Living from the Dead, Dawn on Spion Kop" transports us to a significant moment in history. Created by Frederic Villiers in 1900, this print captures the aftermath of a fierce battle during the Second Boer War in South Africa. As dawn breaks over Spion Kop on January 25th, we witness soldiers diligently sorting through the fallen bodies strewn across the battlefield. The scene is both haunting and poignant as brave men distinguish between those who have survived and those who have tragically lost their lives. Villiers' meticulous attention to detail brings this somber tableau to life. Each soldier's weary expression tells a story of sacrifice and resilience amidst unimaginable horrors. Through his masterful engraving technique, he conveys not only the physical toll of war but also its emotional weight. The significance of this image is further emphasized by its publication in The Illustrated London News on March 3rd, 1900. It serves as a powerful reminder to readers back home of the sacrifices made by British troops fighting overseas. Now preserved within a private collection, this lithograph continues to evoke deep emotions and provoke contemplation about humanity's capacity for both courage and devastation. Its inclusion in Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection ensures that future generations can bear witness to this pivotal moment in history captured through artistry and storytelling.
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