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Amatola Mountains, by Thomas Baines
The 74th Highlanders with the Beaufort and Port Elizabeth Fingoe Levies, Storming the Stronghold of the Rebel Chief Sandilli, in the Amatola Mountains, 24th June 1851, by Thomas Baines (1820-1875). An event during the Kaffir Wars (1850-1853), South Africa. Date: 1863
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1850s 1851 1863 24th 74th Baines Beaufort Cape Chief Conflict Firing Highlanders Kaffir Kaffirs Levies Rebel Storming Stronghold Wars Elizabeth Weapons
18"x14" Modern Frame
Adorn your walls with history and beauty with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic painting "Amatola Mountains" by Thomas Baines. This breathtaking image, obtained from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the scenic Amatola Mountains in all their splendor. But this scene holds more than just natural wonders – it is also the backdrop to a pivotal moment in history, as depicted in Baines' painting of the 74th Highlanders and local forces storming the stronghold of the rebel chief Sandilli on 24th June 1851. Bring this captivating piece of South African history into your home and add a touch of timeless character to your decor.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This oil painting by Thomas Baines, titled 'The 74th Highlanders with the Beaufort and Port Elizabeth Fingoe Levies, Storming the Stronghold of the Rebel Chief Sandilli, in the Amatola Mountains, 24th June 1851,' offers a vivid glimpse into the turbulent history of the Kaffir Wars (1850-1853) in South Africa. The scene unfolds in the picturesque yet formidable Amatola Mountains, where British forces, including the 74th Highlanders and local militias from Beaufort and Port Elizabeth, launch a daring assault on the stronghold of the rebel chief Sandilli. The highlanders, dressed in their iconic kilts and tartans, lead the charge, their faces set with determination and resolve. The Fingoe Levies, comprised of local African men, follow closely behind, their weapons at the ready. The air is thick with the acrid smell of gunpowder and smoke, as the troops exchange fierce volleys with the rebels hidden within the mountain fortress. The year is 1851, and the Victorian era's tension between European settlers and indigenous African communities in the Eastern Cape reaches a boiling point. This pivotal moment in South African history is brilliantly captured by Baines' masterful brushstrokes, transporting us back to a time of conflict and struggle. The painting, created in 1863 during the 1860s, stands as a testament to the courage and determination of the soldiers involved in the Kaffir Wars. It serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and often tumultuous relationship between European colonizers and the indigenous peoples of South Africa.
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