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Serio-Comic warfare (litho)
3623457 Serio-Comic warfare (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Serio-Comic warfare. Illustration for With The Flag To Pretoria by H W Wilson (Harmsworth, 1900).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23627112
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Boer Boer War Bomb Bombs Contingent Dummy Enemy Explosive Garrison Grenades Mechanical Sand Steel Tins Trench Wars Brickfield Loopholes Serio Comic To Fish
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This black and white lithograph, titled "Serio-Comic warfare" takes us back to the tumultuous era of the Boer War in South Africa. The print showcases a scene filled with sand, steel, and tension as soldiers engage in trench warfare against an unseen enemy. In this intricate illustration by Frederic de Haenen, we see a contingent of colonial troops led by General Baden Powell. They are stationed in a garrison surrounded by brickfields and trenches. The soldiers are armed with rifles and grenades while carefully navigating their way through the treacherous battlefield. Sergeant Page is depicted at the forefront of the action, holding a bag full of fruit that serves as bait for an ingenious fishing rod contraption. This mechanical device is designed to lure out any lurking enemies from their hiding spots within loopholes or behind walls. The artist's attention to detail is evident in every aspect of this print - from the facial expressions on each soldier's face to the precise rendering of weaponry and explosives scattered throughout the scene. "Serio-Comic warfare" not only captures the intensity and danger faced by these brave men but also highlights their resourcefulness amidst adversity. It serves as both a historical record and a testament to human ingenuity during times of war. This print transports us back in time, allowing us to witness firsthand one small moment within this larger conflict that shaped history forever.
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