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Second Boer War
Boer War. British bulldog and British flag at Pretoria, 1900 Date: 1900
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Media ID 7402483
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21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Add historical charm to your walls with our Framed Prints from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating piece, titled "Second Boer War" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a powerful image of a British bulldog and the Union Jack flag proudly displayed in Pretoria during the Boer War in 1900. Bring the rich history of this iconic moment into your home or office with our high-quality framed prints, expertly crafted to preserve the authenticity and vibrancy of the original image. Order yours today and make a statement with timeless historical art.
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 54.6cm x 44.4cm (21.5" x 17.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the moment of British triumph during the Second Boer War (1899-1902), as a British bulldog stands proudly on a mound in Pretoria, South Africa, with the Union Jack flag unfurled behind it. The Second Boer War was a conflict between the British Empire and the two independent Boer states, the Transvaal and the Orange Free State, over control of the mineral-rich region. The war began in October 1899 and lasted for three years, resulting in significant loss of life and destruction. The image of the bulldog, a symbol of British determination and tenacity, was widely used to represent the British war effort and the idea of 'British bulldog spirit'. The photograph was likely taken in 1900, after the capture of Pretoria by British forces in May of that year. The city had been the capital of the Transvaal Republic and its fall marked a turning point in the war. The Union Jack flag, which flies proudly in the background, further emphasizes the British victory and their claim to the land. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the historical significance of the Second Boer War and the symbolism of the bulldog as a representation of British strength and resilience.
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