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Poster Print : Journalists awaiting Lord Roberts, Kroonstadt, South Africa
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Journalists awaiting Lord Roberts, Kroonstadt, South Africa
Journalists waiting for the arrival of Lord Roberts, Kroonstadt, South Africa, during the Second Boer War. Date: 1901
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Media ID 19606705
© Mary Evans/Pharcide
Anticipation Arrival Awaiting Boer Camera Cameras Colonialism Journalism Journalists Media Press Roberts Tripod Tripods Waiting 1901
A3 (42 x 29.7cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection of historical poster prints from Media Storehouse. This particular print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts an intriguing moment during the Second Boer War: Journalists eagerly awaiting the arrival of Lord Roberts in Kroonstadt, South Africa, in 1901. Add an air of nostalgia to your space with this striking, rights-managed image, sure to spark conversation and ignite the imagination. Order now and bring history to life in your home or office.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.6cm x 42.6cm (12" x 16.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a group of intrepid journalists eagerly await the arrival of Lord Roberts at Kroonstadt, South Africa, during the Second Boer War in 1901. The scene is set on the banks of a serene body of water, with the sun casting long shadows over the landscape. The journalists, dressed in their formal attire, stand with an air of anticipation, some leaning on their tripods and adjusting their cameras, while others engage in animated conversations. The horses of their escorts are tethered nearby, their heads turned towards the approaching figures on the horizon. Lord Roberts, a renowned British military leader, had been dispatched to South Africa to quell the ongoing Boer rebellion. The Second Boer War, which began in 1899, had seen intense fighting between the British and the Dutch-speaking Boer farmers, who sought independence from British colonial rule. The arrival of Lord Roberts brought renewed hope for a swift resolution to the conflict. The presence of the journalists in this photograph underscores the importance of media coverage during times of war. The journalists, armed with their cameras and notepads, were instrumental in reporting the events unfolding in South Africa to the world. Their eagerness to capture Lord Roberts' arrival on film is a testament to the power of the press to document history as it unfolds. This photograph, taken in the early 1900s, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of colonialism, conflict, and the burgeoning power of the media. The image of the journalists, standing in anticipation, is a poignant reminder of the role that journalism plays in shaping our understanding of the world around us.
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