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A Dumb Messenger, a Riderless Horse galloping back to the Supports (litho)
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A Dumb Messenger, a Riderless Horse galloping back to the Supports (litho)
1605373 A Dumb Messenger, a Riderless Horse galloping back to the Supports (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dumb Messenger, a Riderless Horse galloping back to the Supports. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 30 May 1896.
Richard Caton Woodville); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23000684
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Galloping Mahdist War Supports Sudan
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A Dumb Messenger, a Riderless Horse galloping back to the Supports
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is a captivating lithograph that captures the intensity and chaos of war. Created by Richard Caton Woodville II in 1896, this print depicts a dramatic scene from the Mahdist War in Sudan. In the foreground, we see a magnificent riderless horse galloping towards its supports. The horse's wild mane flows with every stride as it races through the battlefield, conveying an urgent message without uttering a single sound. Its eyes are wide with fear and determination, symbolizing bravery amidst adversity. The artist skillfully portrays the surrounding military action through detailed engravings of soldiers engaged in combat. Smoke billows from cannons while men on horses charge forward with weapons raised high. This chaotic backdrop emphasizes the urgency of delivering crucial information to their comrades. Woodville's illustration originally appeared in The Illustrated London News, providing readers with a visual representation of the harrowing events taking place during this historic conflict. Through his meticulous attention to detail and masterful use of light and shadow, he brings this pivotal moment to life. This lithograph serves as both an artistic masterpiece and historical documentation of warfare during that era. It reminds us of the sacrifices made by both man and beast alike in times of conflict while highlighting how even animals can play significant roles on the battlefield.
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