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Antique Framed Print : OMDURMAN. BATTLE OF OMDURMAN : the charge of the Lancers Date: 2 September 1898
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OMDURMAN. BATTLE OF OMDURMAN : the charge of the Lancers Date: 2 September 1898
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1898 Charge Lancers Omdurman Sudan Wars
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 16.9cm (9.6" x 6.7")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
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 evocative photograph captures the intensity and chaos of the Battle of Omdurman, which took place on September 2, 1898, in what is now Sudan, Africa. The British Empire, led by General Horatio Kitchener, clashed with the Sudanese forces of the Mahdist State, led by the Mahdi's successor, Abdallahi ibn Muhammad. The image focuses on the iconic charge of the Lancers, a crucial moment during the battle. The British cavalry, armed with lances and swords, charge towards the enemy lines with determination and courage. The Sudanese forces, dressed in white robes and armed with spears and shields, stand their ground, ready to defend their homeland. The Battle of Omdurman was a decisive victory for the British, marking the end of the Mahdist War and the re-establishment of British control over Sudan. The conflict had begun in 1881 when the Mahdist forces had driven the Egyptian army out of Sudan, leading to a long and brutal war that saw the deaths of thousands on both sides. The photograph provides a glimpse into the brutal realities of war and the courage and determination of the soldiers involved. It is a poignant reminder of the historical significance of the Battle of Omdurman and the impact it had on the political landscape of Africa in the late 19th century.
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