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Transvaal Collection (#3)

"Transvaal: A Tapestry of History and Conflict" Step into the intricate world of Transvaal, a region that witnessed both triumphs and turmoil throughout its rich history

Background imageTransvaal Collection: A Boer before a British court in the Transvaal (colour litho)

A Boer before a British court in the Transvaal (colour litho)
3099157 A Boer before a British court in the Transvaal (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Boer before a British court in the Transvaal)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The Trouble in the Transvaal, Leaders of the Reform Committee escorted to Jail after Examination

The Trouble in the Transvaal, Leaders of the Reform Committee escorted to Jail after Examination at the Government
1605144 The Trouble in the Transvaal, Leaders of the Reform Committee escorted to Jail after Examination at the Government Buildings, Pretoria (litho) by Forestier

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The Trouble in the Transvaal, Dr Jameson and his Men being escorted as Prisoners after the Battle

The Trouble in the Transvaal, Dr Jameson and his Men being escorted as Prisoners after the Battle of Doornkop (litho)
1605543 The Trouble in the Transvaal, Dr Jameson and his Men being escorted as Prisoners after the Battle of Doornkop (litho) by Wollen

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The Trouble in the Transvaal, the Disbanding of the Boer Forces

The Trouble in the Transvaal, the Disbanding of the Boer Forces, and their Departure by Train from Pretoria (litho)
1605538 The Trouble in the Transvaal, the Disbanding of the Boer Forces, and their Departure by Train from Pretoria (litho) by Overend

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Monument commemorating the Independence of the Transvaal (litho)

Monument commemorating the Independence of the Transvaal (litho)
1605474 Monument commemorating the Independence of the Transvaal (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Our Special Artists in the Transvaal (engraving)

Our Special Artists in the Transvaal (engraving)
1605060 Our Special Artists in the Transvaal (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Special Artists in the Transvaal)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The Arrival of Mr Kruger at Marseilles, the Ex-President of the Transvaal listening to the Boer

The Arrival of Mr Kruger at Marseilles, the Ex-President of the Transvaal listening to the Boer National Air at
1600690 The Arrival of Mr Kruger at Marseilles, the Ex-President of the Transvaal listening to the Boer National Air at the Hotel (litho) by Amato, G.S

Background imageTransvaal Collection: De Kaap Gold Fields, in the Transvaal, South Africa (engraving)

De Kaap Gold Fields, in the Transvaal, South Africa (engraving)
1594861 De Kaap Gold Fields, in the Transvaal, South Africa (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: De Kaap Gold Fields, in the Transvaal, South Africa)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The Transvaal War, Some Rivers of Natal, Glimpses of the Garden Colony (litho)

The Transvaal War, Some Rivers of Natal, Glimpses of the Garden Colony (litho)
1592833 The Transvaal War, Some Rivers of Natal, Glimpses of the Garden Colony (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The Crisis in the Transvaal (litho)

The Crisis in the Transvaal (litho)
1592595 The Crisis in the Transvaal (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in the Transvaal)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Miners installing timber props 600 feet below ground, Robinson Gold Mine, South Africa (b / w photo)

Miners installing timber props 600 feet below ground, Robinson Gold Mine, South Africa (b / w photo)
5217162 Miners installing timber props 600 feet below ground, Robinson Gold Mine, South Africa (b/w photo) by South African Photographer

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The Jameson Raid. Leander Starr Jameson taken by the Boers to Pretoria after his capture

The Jameson Raid. Leander Starr Jameson taken by the Boers to Pretoria after his capture, 1896 (engraving)
6000486 The Jameson Raid. Leander Starr Jameson taken by the Boers to Pretoria after his capture, 1896 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jameson Raid)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Falls of the Macmac, in the Transvaal (engraving)

Falls of the Macmac, in the Transvaal (engraving)
6028748 Falls of the Macmac, in the Transvaal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falls of the Macmac, in the Transvaal)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: A Sharp Engagement: battle during the Boer War, 1899-1901 (photogravure)

A Sharp Engagement: battle during the Boer War, 1899-1901 (photogravure)
6030884 A Sharp Engagement: battle during the Boer War, 1899-1901 (photogravure) by Koekkoek, Hermanus Willem (1867-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sharp Engagement)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Caricature of Paul Kruger, President of the South African Republic (Transvaal)

Caricature of Paul Kruger, President of the South African Republic (Transvaal)
6029701 Caricature of Paul Kruger, President of the South African Republic (Transvaal) at the outbreak of the Second Boer War (colour litho) by English School

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Boer War themed Christmas cards, featuring Boer leaders Paul Kruger

Boer War themed Christmas cards, featuring Boer leaders Paul Kruger and Piet Joubert as captive animals
6030983 Boer War themed Christmas cards, featuring Boer leaders Paul Kruger and Piet Joubert as captive animals, 1900 (chromolitho) by English School

Background imageTransvaal Collection: British bulldog sinking its teeth into the leg of Paul Kruger

British bulldog sinking its teeth into the leg of Paul Kruger, President of the South African Republic (Transvaal)
6031963 British bulldog sinking its teeth into the leg of Paul Kruger, President of the South African Republic (Transvaal), Boer War propaganda (chromolitho) by English School

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Louis Botha, General, 1860 (b / w photo)

Louis Botha, General, 1860 (b / w photo)
5201453 Louis Botha, General, 1860 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis Botha, General, 1860)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: President Kruger of Transvaal (colour litho)

President Kruger of Transvaal (colour litho)
2807866 President Kruger of Transvaal (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: President Kruger of Transvaal. Le President Kruger)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The Boer General Joubert addressing his troops (colour litho)

The Boer General Joubert addressing his troops (colour litho)
2807723 The Boer General Joubert addressing his troops (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boer General Joubert addressing his troops)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Compressed air drill in a gold mine in Transvaal (chromolitho)

Compressed air drill in a gold mine in Transvaal (chromolitho)
2788838 Compressed air drill in a gold mine in Transvaal (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Compressed air drill in a gold mine in Transvaal)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Indigenous village in the Transvaal (chromolitho)

Indigenous village in the Transvaal (chromolitho)
2782610 Indigenous village in the Transvaal (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indigenous village in the Transvaal)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Travelling to the gold mines of the Transvaal (chromolitho)

Travelling to the gold mines of the Transvaal (chromolitho)
2782605 Travelling to the gold mines of the Transvaal (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Travelling to the gold mines of the Transvaal)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Boer generals receiving the acclaim of the populace before leaving South Africa (colour litho)

Boer generals receiving the acclaim of the populace before leaving South Africa (colour litho)
2782310 Boer generals receiving the acclaim of the populace before leaving South Africa (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Serious defeat for the British by the Boers at Bergkelaagte, South Africa (colour litho)

Serious defeat for the British by the Boers at Bergkelaagte, South Africa (colour litho)
2782254 Serious defeat for the British by the Boers at Bergkelaagte, South Africa (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: A lion hunt in the Transvaal (colour litho)

A lion hunt in the Transvaal (colour litho)
2779308 A lion hunt in the Transvaal (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A lion hunt in the Transvaal. Boers shooting lions threatening a wagon train)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Paul Kruger, former President of Transvaal, arriving in France (colour litho)

Paul Kruger, former President of Transvaal, arriving in France (colour litho)
3099192 Paul Kruger, former President of Transvaal, arriving in France (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paul Kruger)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Secokunis Town, in the Transvaal, from the Heights occupied by the 94th Regiment

Secokunis Town, in the Transvaal, from the Heights occupied by the 94th Regiment, 28 November (engraving)
1613847 Secokunis Town, in the Transvaal, from the Heights occupied by the 94th Regiment, 28 November (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Secokunis Town)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The War in the Transvaal, South Africa (engraving)

The War in the Transvaal, South Africa (engraving)
1621681 The War in the Transvaal, South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Transvaal, South Africa)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Political poster, Chinese Labour

Political poster, Chinese Labour -- a commentary on British gold mining activities in the Transvaal, South Africa. circa 1906

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The National Rifle Association Meeting at Bisley (b / w photo)

The National Rifle Association Meeting at Bisley (b / w photo)
1592353 The National Rifle Association Meeting at Bisley (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The National Rifle Association Meeting at Bisley)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The New Colonial Governors (b / w photo)

The New Colonial Governors (b / w photo)
1593180 The New Colonial Governors (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Colonial Governors)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The Crisis in the Transvaal, Inspection by the Commandant of the Assembled 'Commando'of Boers in

The Crisis in the Transvaal, Inspection by the Commandant of the Assembled "Commando"of Boers in
1593129 The Crisis in the Transvaal, Inspection by the Commandant of the Assembled " Commando" of Boers in the Market-Place of a Dorp (litho) by Frenzeny

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The Possible Theatre of War in South Africa, showing the Mountain Ranges separating the Transvaal

The Possible Theatre of War in South Africa, showing the Mountain Ranges separating the Transvaal
1593126 The Possible Theatre of War in South Africa, showing the Mountain Ranges separating the Transvaal and the Orange Free State from Natal (litho) by English School

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The Transvaal War, Scenes in South Africa (engraving)

The Transvaal War, Scenes in South Africa (engraving)
1592756 The Transvaal War, Scenes in South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, Scenes in South Africa)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The Transvaal War (engraving)

The Transvaal War (engraving)
1590317 The Transvaal War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 2 April 1881)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: Our Special Artist in the Transvaal (engraving)

Our Special Artist in the Transvaal (engraving)
1605071 Our Special Artist in the Transvaal (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Special Artist in the Transvaal)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The Trouble in the Transvaal (engraving)

The Trouble in the Transvaal (engraving)
1605040 The Trouble in the Transvaal (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trouble in the Transvaal)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The Trouble in the Transvaal (engraving)

The Trouble in the Transvaal (engraving)
1605039 The Trouble in the Transvaal (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trouble in the Transvaal)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The Crisis in the Transvaal, Dr Jameson and his Staff (litho)

The Crisis in the Transvaal, Dr Jameson and his Staff (litho)
1604972 The Crisis in the Transvaal, Dr Jameson and his Staff (litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in the Transvaal)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The Trouble in the Transvaal, a Retrospect (engraving)

The Trouble in the Transvaal, a Retrospect (engraving)
1604960 The Trouble in the Transvaal, a Retrospect (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trouble in the Transvaal, a Retrospect)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The Transvaal Relief Committee in Durban (b / w photo)

The Transvaal Relief Committee in Durban (b / w photo)
1599491 The Transvaal Relief Committee in Durban (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal Relief Committee in Durban)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The War in the Transvaal (litho)

The War in the Transvaal (litho)
1599327 The War in the Transvaal (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Transvaal. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 March 1900)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The War in the Transvaal (b / w photo)

The War in the Transvaal (b / w photo)
1599294 The War in the Transvaal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Transvaal)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The War in the Transvaal (engraving)

The War in the Transvaal (engraving)
1599170 The War in the Transvaal (engraving) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Transvaal)

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The Mishap to the Port of the Transvaal, the Great Fire at Lorenzo Marquez on 3 July (b / w photo)

The Mishap to the Port of the Transvaal, the Great Fire at Lorenzo Marquez on 3 July (b / w photo)
1600860 The Mishap to the Port of the Transvaal, the Great Fire at Lorenzo Marquez on 3 July (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageTransvaal Collection: The Extension of the Natal Railway to Charlestown, Majuba Hill Yesterday and Today (engraving)

The Extension of the Natal Railway to Charlestown, Majuba Hill Yesterday and Today (engraving)
1062558 The Extension of the Natal Railway to Charlestown, Majuba Hill Yesterday and Today (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)




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"Transvaal: A Tapestry of History and Conflict" Step into the intricate world of Transvaal, a region that witnessed both triumphs and turmoil throughout its rich history. From the depths of Egyptian waters to the decks of luxurious cruise ships, Transvaal's story unfolds. In 1882, an American cartoon depicted John Bull as an octopus of imperialism, symbolizing England's relentless land grabbing across continents. The Devilfish in Egyptian Waters serves as a reminder of the power struggles that shaped Transvaal. Amidst this backdrop, the poster advertising the Transvaal Castle cruise ship emerges as a beacon of luxury and adventure. Passengers embarked on unforgettable journeys, exploring distant lands while indulging in opulence. A young Winston Churchill graces our narrative with his presence. His early years spent in Transvaal would later shape his political career and influence British policies during times of conflict. The Household Cavalry-Captain from 1900 showcases bravery amidst chaos. These valiant soldiers stood tall against adversity, defending their homeland with unwavering loyalty. The discovery of Mrs. Ples skull unveils ancient mysteries hidden within Transvaal's rugged landscapes. This archaeological marvel sheds light on our shared human origins and connects us to our past. RMS Transvaal Castle by G. H. Davis stands proudly as a testament to engineering prowess and maritime grandeur—an embodiment of progress amidst changing times. Paul Kruger, State President portrayed as an ogre reveals opposing perspectives on leadership during turbulent periods—a reminder that history is often painted through multiple lenses. The Cape Town Highlanders from 1900 exemplify unity and resilience in times when division threatened harmony. Their unwavering spirit echoes through generations, inspiring future warriors for justice. Lord Methuen Rallying His Broken Forces at Tweebosch captures a pivotal moment where determination triumphed over defeat—a testament to human resilience and the indomitable spirit of Transvaal.