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Canvas Print : Fashoda. circa 1898: The Faidherbe being dragged across the Boeki
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Fashoda. circa 1898: The Faidherbe being dragged across the Boeki
circa 1898: The Faidherbe being dragged across the Boeki, where the waters divided during the Fashoda Crisis between French and English troops in the Sudan. Encyclopaedia Britannica: Africa: History - pub. (Photo by Henry Guttmann Collection/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Henry Guttmann Collection
Media ID 18392345
20"x16" (50x40cm) Canvas Print
Experience the historical drama of the Fashoda Crisis with our stunning Canvas Print from the Media Storehouse and Fine Art Storehouse collaboration. This captivating piece, taken from Henry Guttmann's Collection circa 1898, depicts the pivotal moment when French General Marchand (The Faidherbe) was confronted by British troops on the Boeki River. The waters miraculously parted, symbolizing the tense standoff between the two European powers in the Sudan. Our high-quality Canvas Prints bring the rich details and vibrant colors of this iconic photograph to life, making it a breathtaking addition to any home or office decor.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 photo print, titled "Fashoda (circa 1898: The Faidherbe being dragged across the Boeki)" captures a significant moment in history during the Fashoda Crisis. Taken by Henry Guttmann Collection and part of the Fine Art Storehouse collection, this landscape image showcases an intense scene unfolding in Africa. In this historic snapshot, we witness French and English troops stationed in Sudan as tensions rise between their nations. The focal point of the photograph is the Faidherbe, a vessel being laboriously pulled across the Boeki River. This river symbolizes the division between these two powerful forces vying for control over African territories. The composition's monochromatic palette adds depth to its storytelling, emphasizing both drama and historical significance. Every detail preserved in this print serves as a window into a pivotal moment when colonial powers clashed on African soil. As viewers engage with this image, they are transported back to that critical period around 1898 when European nations sought to expand their empires at any cost. It offers us an opportunity to reflect on imperialism's impact on Africa's history while also appreciating Guttmann's skillful documentation of such monumental events. Whether displayed within personal collections or public exhibitions, this remarkable print invites contemplation about power dynamics, cultural clashes, and territorial disputes that shaped our world today.
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