Print of Ashanti War Road Construction
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Framed Print of The Ashanti War (1873-74) - making a road to Kumasi
British overseer giving instructions to tribesmen who are cutting down trees and making a road to the Ashanti capital, Kumasi. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari, ruler of the Ashanti (or Asantehene), and the British. Both were trying to secure the coastal town of Elmina on the West Coast of Africa also known as the Gold Coast. Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries. © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
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Discover 'The Ashanti War (1873-74) - making a road to Kumasi' by Mary Evans, now beautifully presented as Framed Prints. Our framed art prints are perfect for home decor and office spaces, adding a touch of history and culture with wall art that is ready to hang.
Historical moment captured in time. A British overseer stands directing tribesmen as they clear a path through the dense forest, their goal the Ashanti capital of Kumasi. The year is 1873, and tensions are high between King Kofi Karikari's forces and the British, who seek control over the strategic coastal town of Elmina on Africa's Gold Coast.
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Image Download - Download high-resolution image of British overseer instructing tribesmen to cut down trees and build a road to Kumasi during the Ashanti War (1873-74). Rights-managed license for personal use available. Image courtesy of Mary Evans Picture Library, showcasing colonial-era interactions in West Africa.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 58.8cm x 41.4cm (23.1" x 16.3")
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