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The Transvaal Crisis, the Effect of the War Scare on Johannesburg (b / w photo)
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The Transvaal Crisis, the Effect of the War Scare on Johannesburg (b / w photo)
1043135 The Transvaal Crisis, the Effect of the War Scare on Johannesburg (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal Crisis, the Effect of the War Scare on Johannesburg. Illustration for The Graphic, 7 October 1899.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22223558
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Effect Johannesburg Transvaal Crisis Pritchard Street
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This photograph captures the intense atmosphere of Johannesburg during the Transvaal Crisis in the late 19th century. The image, taken by an English photographer, showcases the effect of the war scare on this bustling South African city. In this street scene, we see ordinary people going about their daily lives amidst a palpable tension. The business hours seem disrupted as individuals hurriedly move through Pritchard Street, one of Johannesburg's main thoroughfares. Their faces reveal a mix of concern and uncertainty as they navigate through this uncertain period. The Transvaal Crisis was a time when fear gripped Johannesburg due to escalating tensions between different factions in South Africa. This photograph serves as a visual representation of that anxiety, capturing both the physical and emotional impact it had on its inhabitants. Originally published in The Graphic newspaper on October 7th, 1899, this image provides valuable historical insight into a significant moment in South African history. Preserved within a private collection and now made available through Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder platform, it allows us to reflect upon how past events shaped cities like Johannesburg. Through photography's lens, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand how war scares can permeate even the most mundane aspects of everyday life.
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