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The Transvaal Crisis (litho)
1592613 The Transvaal Crisis (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal Crisis. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 September 1899.
H C Seppings Wright); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22823688
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Boers Laager Mafeking Posted Pretoria Second Boer War Sentry Transvaal Crisis
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The Transvaal Crisis - A Glimpse into the Turmoil of South Africa's Second Boer War
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. This photo print, titled "The Transvaal Crisis (litho)" takes us back to a significant chapter in history - the Second Boer War. Captured by Henry Charles Seppings Wright, this lithograph was originally published in The Illustrated London News on September 16,1899. The image transports us to the border between British Bechuanaland and Pretoria, where tensions were high during this tumultuous period. In the foreground stands a vigilant sentry, representing the ever-present threat faced by both sides involved in this conflict. President Kruger's house looms ominously in the background as a symbol of power and resistance. The laager formation surrounding it serves as a reminder of the strategic defensive positions adopted by Boers throughout their campaign against British forces. Beyond the immediate scene lies Mafeking, Maribogo, and Vryburg - towns that witnessed intense battles and sieges during this crisis. Through intricate engraving techniques, Wright masterfully captures not only the physical landscape but also conveys an atmosphere charged with anticipation and uncertainty. As we gaze upon this historical artifact from Bridgeman Images' collection, we are reminded of how art can serve as a powerful medium for documenting pivotal moments in human history. This print allows us to reflect on the sacrifices made by those embroiled in conflicts far away from home while shedding light on
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