Metal Print : Gunboat on Nile rapids, 19th century
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Gunboat on Nile rapids, 19th century
Gunboat on Nile rapids, 19th-century artwork. This is a British gunboat being handled by ropes as it negotiates rapids or cataracts on the Nile. This is the Second Cataract of the Nile, at Wadi Halfa in what had been Ottoman Egypt. At the time of this artwork, the region was being fought over during the Mahdist War, becoming part of Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, later modern-day Sudan. This cataract was submerged as Lake Nasser formed in the 1970s following the construction of the Aswan High Dam in Egypt. Artwork from the 19th volume (first period of 1897) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree
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Media ID 6338321
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1890s 1897 Africa African Annual Volume Army Ascend Ascending Boat British Empire Cataract Conflict Egypt Egyptian French Imperial La Science Illustree Louis Figuier Magazine Maritime Military Naval Navigating Navy Nile Popular Science Pull Pulling Raise Raising Rapids River Rock Rope Ropes Sailor Sailors Soldier Soldiers Sudan Sudanese Transport Transportation Warfare Weekly Gun Boat Mahdist War Military History Mono Chrome Navigate Negotiate Negotiating Nubia Nubian Second Cataract Towing Wadi Halfa
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Experience the thrill of the past with our Media Storehouse Metal Print of a 19th-century British gunboat navigating the Nile rapids. This stunning artwork, captured by Science Photo Library, showcases the determination and skill of sailors handling the ropes as they brave the turbulent waters. Bring this captivating piece of history into your home or office with our high-quality Metal Print, which showcases vibrant colors and exceptional detail. Each print is meticulously crafted using premium metal sheets, ensuring a long-lasting and eye-catching display. Add this unique and intriguing piece to your collection and transport yourself back in time.
Our Metal Prints feature rounded corners and rear fixings for easy wall mounting. Images are directly printed onto a lightweight, high quality 5mm thick, durable metallic surface for a vivid and vibrant finish. Available in 2 sizes, 28x35cm (14x11) and 50x40cm (20x16). The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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 19th-century artwork captures a pivotal moment in history as a British gunboat maneuvers through the treacherous rapids of the Nile. The scene unfolds at the Second Cataract, located in Wadi Halfa, once part of Ottoman Egypt but fiercely contested during the Mahdist War. This conflict ultimately led to the region's incorporation into Anglo-Egyptian Sudan and later modern-day Sudan. The monochromatic illustration showcases the technological prowess of its time, depicting brave sailors skillfully navigating their vessel with ropes amidst towering rocks and rushing waters. The image offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by military forces as they sought to control strategic waterways during this era. Today, this very cataract lies submerged beneath Lake Nasser after its formation in the 1970s due to construction of Egypt's Aswan High Dam. However, this print serves as a testament to an important chapter in both African and imperial history. Originally featured in La Science Illustree, a renowned French popular science weekly publication from 1897, this artwork is now preserved by Science Photo Library. It stands as a powerful reminder of human ingenuity and determination against nature's formidable forces while shedding light on significant historical events that shaped nations and territories along one of Africa's most iconic rivers -the Nile.
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