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Antique Framed Print : Sketch by ILN special artist, Melton Prior. British troops in tropical helmets survey the destruction by fire of the house of Cetshwayo, King of the Zulus, at the end of the
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Sketch by ILN special artist, Melton Prior. British troops in tropical helmets survey the destruction by fire of the house of Cetshwayo, King of the Zulus, at the end of the
Sketch by ILN special artist, Melton Prior. British troops in tropical helmets survey the destruction by fire of the house of Cetshwayo, King of the Zulus, at the end of the Zulu wars
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1879 Cetshwayo Destruction Helmets Melton Prior Special Survey Tropical Wars Zulu Zulus
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 18.7cm x 24.4cm (7.4" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant sketch by Melton Prior, a special artist for the Illustrated London News (ILN), captures the aftermath of the Zulu Wars in 1879. The British troops, clad in tropical helmets, stand amidst the smoldering ruins of the once grand residence of Cetshwayo, the revered King of the Zulus. The destruction of his house marked the end of the brutal conflict, which saw the British Empire assert dominance over the Zulu Kingdom. The Zulu Wars, a series of battles fought between the British and the Zulu Kingdom, began in January 1879, following a dispute over the payment of tribute. The Zulus, renowned for their military prowess, initially inflicted heavy losses on the British forces. However, the tide turned in favor of the British, who eventually emerged victorious, leading to the exile of Cetshwayo and the annexation of the Zulu Kingdom. The destruction of Cetshwayo's house symbolized the end of an era, as the once powerful Zulu monarch was forced into exile, and his kingdom came under British rule. The British troops, having surveyed the devastation, would have felt a sense of triumph, but also a profound sense of sadness for the loss and destruction that had occurred. Melton Prior's skilled depiction of this moment in history provides a visual representation of the aftermath of the Zulu Wars, offering a glimpse into the complexities of the conflict and its impact on the people involved. The image is a poignant reminder of the historical significance of the Zulu Wars and the role they played in shaping the political landscape of Southern Africa.
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