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Burning the farm of a treacherous burgher, after a sketch by Melton Prior (1845-1910
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Burning the farm of a treacherous burgher, after a sketch by Melton Prior (1845-1910
STC363423 Burning the farm of a treacherous burgher, after a sketch by Melton Prior (1845-1910) (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Second Boer War (1899-1902); ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22375798
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Burning the Farm of a Treacherous Burgher - A Glimpse into the Turmoil of the Second Boer War
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. This black and white lithograph, based on a sketch by renowned artist Melton Prior, offers a haunting depiction of one of the darkest chapters in South African history - the Second Boer War (1899-1902). The print, skillfully reproduced by Richard Caton Woodville II, transports us to a time when tensions between British forces and Afrikaners reached their peak. In this scene, we witness an act born out of anger and resistance. Flames engulf a farm belonging to a treacherous burgher - an Afrikaner citizen who had sided with the enemy. Smoke billows into the sky as soldiers clad in military uniforms stand guard amidst chaos. The fury is palpable as townsfolk wearing pith helmets join British troops in expressing their rage against those they perceive as traitors. Amidst this turmoil, civilians can be seen donning bonnets while clutching rifles for protection. Horses gallop frantically through fields disrupted by fire and destruction. Animals caught up in this human conflict add another layer of tragedy to an already volatile situation. The lithograph captures not only physical devastation but also evokes strong emotions - anger, fear, and determination to resist perceived injustice. It serves as a poignant reminder that war leaves no aspect untouched; even farms once filled with life become battlegrounds where loyalties are
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