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The Matabele War, 1893: Attack on the Laager of Wagons on the Imbembezi River
STC361088 The Matabele War, 1893: Attack on the Laager of Wagons on the Imbembezi River, November 1st, from The Illustrated London News, 1901 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton (1825-55) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Matabele War (1893) between the British South Africa Company and Ndebele (Matabele) people; A Laager was an improvised wagon fort used by travellers in South Africa to protect themselves from attack; This possibly shows the events of 1st November 1893, the first battle of the war, when a laager was attacked a few miles from the Bembesi River; ); The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22375802
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Aiming Firing Lager Rifles Skirmish Wagon Dying Laer
11"x8.5" Photo Print
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 18.6cm (11" x 7.3")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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The Matabele War, 1893 - Attack on the Laager of Wagons on the Imbembezi River
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print captures a pivotal moment in history during the First Matabele War of 1893. The image depicts a fierce battle scene as colonial volunteers and British South Africa Company (BSAC) troops defend themselves against an attacking force of Ndebele warriors. The composition showcases the chaos and intensity of warfare, with rifles firing and smoke billowing from guns. Courageous soldiers aim their weapons at their adversaries while horses gallop through the battlefield. In this desperate struggle for survival, lives are lost as death looms over both sides. At the center of it all is a laager - an improvised wagon fort used by travelers to protect themselves from attack. This defensive structure becomes a symbol of resilience in the face of danger, as its occupants fight tooth and nail to repel their assailants. The significance of this particular event lies in its historical context; it is believed to depict the first battle of the war that occurred on November 1st near the Bembesi River. The clash between colonial forces and Ndebele warriors marked a turning point in relations between these groups, shaping future interactions and power dynamics within Southern Africa. Through Richard Caton Woodville's masterful lithograph, we are transported back in time to witness this dramatic confrontation firsthand. It serves as a poignant reminder of humanity's capacity for conflict but also highlights our unwavering spirit when faced with adversity.
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