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Poster Print : Boer soldiers firing, Second Boer War, South Africa
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Boer soldiers firing, Second Boer War, South Africa
Boer soldiers firing at British soldiers during the Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. Date: circa 1900
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Media ID 14370180
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Boer Boers Bullets Conflict Firing Pointing Rifle Rifles Southern Weapons
20x30 inch Poster Print
"Step back in time with our stunning poster prints from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring this iconic image of Boer soldiers firing during the Second Boer War (1899-1902) in South Africa. Sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, this captivating photograph offers a glimpse into history, showcasing the intensity and tension of the conflict between the Boer and British forces. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and add character to any space. Order your Media Storehouse poster print today and relive the past."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment during the Second Boer War (1899-1902) in South Africa. Circa 1900, Boer soldiers, embodying the determination and resilience of the African population, take aim at their British counterparts from a strategic hilltop position. The Boers, dressed in their distinctive hats and uniforms, were known for their guerrilla warfare tactics and their ability to blend into the African landscape. The British soldiers, on the other hand, are seen in their traditional military attire, with their rifles at the ready. The tension between the two forces is palpable, with the Boer leader, likely giving the order to fire, pointing towards his troops. Bullets fly through the air, as the sound of gunfire echoes across the landscape. The Second Boer War was a significant conflict between the British Empire and the two independent Boer republics, the South African Republic (Transvaal) and the Orange Free State. The war began due to disagreements over the status of the Uitlanders (foreigners) in the Boer republics and the discovery of gold in the Witwatersrand region. The conflict lasted for three years and resulted in the eventual defeat of the Boers and the establishment of the Union of South Africa under British rule. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the complex history of South Africa and the struggles of its people during a time of great upheaval and change.
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