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The Trouble in the Transvaal, the Preliminary Examination of the Johannesburg Reform Committee (litho)
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The Trouble in the Transvaal, the Preliminary Examination of the Johannesburg Reform Committee (litho)
1605537 The Trouble in the Transvaal, the Preliminary Examination of the Johannesburg Reform Committee (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trouble in the Transvaal, the Preliminary Examination of the Johannesburg Reform Committee. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 March 1896.
Melton Prior); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22547982
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Assistant Secretary Courts Interpreter Jailor Jameson Raid Prisoners Queens Counsel Transvaal Trouble
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The Trouble in the Transvaal, the Preliminary Examination of the Johannesburg Reform Committee
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is a captivating lithograph that captures a significant moment in South African history. Created by Melton Prior and published in The Illustrated London News on March 14,1896, this print provides a glimpse into the tense atmosphere surrounding the Jameson Raid. The image portrays an intense scene within a courtroom setting. We see politicians, government witnesses, lawyers, and prisoners all gathered together. The composition skillfully highlights key figures such as Mr. Bohlmann (the state attorney), Advocate Wessels (a prominent lawyer), and QC (Queens Counsel). Their expressions reveal their involvement in this high-stakes investigation. The artist's attention to detail is evident as he depicts various individuals engaged in different roles: interpreters assisting non-English speakers, jailors ensuring security, and members of the Johannesburg Reform Committee anxiously awaiting their fate. This visual narrative effectively conveys the gravity of the situation. Through this lithograph, we are transported back to a time when tensions were running high between colonial powers and local governments. It serves as both an artistic representation of historical events and a testament to Prior's talent for capturing dramatic moments through his engravings. This print from Fine Art Finder offers viewers an opportunity to delve into South Africa's complex past while appreciating Prior's artistic prowess.
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