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Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Women weeping in Suakim
Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Women weeping in Suakim - Grieving women in village. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889
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Campaign Grieving Mahdist Sudan Weeping Suakim
10"x10" Photo Print
Experience the poignant history of the Mahdist War in Sudan with our exquisite photographic print of 'Women weeping in Suakin.' Captured during the Sudan Campaign between 1881 and 1889, this powerful image from the Boswell Collection portrays grieving women in a village, adding depth and emotion to your space. This Rights Managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors seeking to bring the past into their homes. Each print is meticulously produced with the highest quality standards, ensuring a stunning addition to your decor.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This poignant image captures the raw emotion and devastation of the Mahdist War in Sudan during the late 1880s. The photograph, titled "Women weeping in Suakim," is a poignant reminder of the human cost of the conflict that raged through Sudan between 1881 and 1889. The image shows a group of grieving women in a village, their faces etched with sorrow and despair. They huddle together, some covering their faces with their hands or veils, while others weep openly. In the foreground, a woman holds a lantern, its light casting an eerie glow over the scene. The desolate landscape in the background, with barren trees and empty huts, underscores the sense of loss and destruction. The Mahdist War was a religious and political uprising led by the Mahdi, or religious leader, Muhammad Ahmad, against the ruling Ottoman Empire and its European allies. The conflict began in 1881 and lasted for nearly a decade, resulting in the deaths of an estimated 1-2 million people. The war had a profound impact on the people of Sudan, particularly women and children, who suffered from the violence, displacement, and famine that accompanied the conflict. This photograph is part of the Boswell Collection, which documents the Sudan War through a series of lantern slides. The collection provides a valuable record of the conflict and its impact on the people of Sudan, offering a glimpse into a turbulent and transformative period in African history.
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