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Bullers Final Crossing of the Tugela, February 1900 (oil on canvas)
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Bullers Final Crossing of the Tugela, February 1900 (oil on canvas)
5919891 BullerAs Final Crossing of the Tugela, February 1900 (oil on canvas) by Scott, Georges Bertin (1873-1942); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: BullerAs Final Crossing of the Tugela, February 1900.
Oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left, A Georges Scott 1900A, by Georges Bertin Scott, 1900.
In November 1899, the Natal Field Force under Lieutenant-General (later Field Marshal) Sir George White (1835-1912) was besieged by the Boers in the town of Ladysmith. With White isolated, command of the British forces fell to General Sir Redvers Buller VC (1839-1908), who concentrated a force near Colenso, about 14 miles (22.5 kms) from Ladysmith.
BullerAs first attempts to relieve the town resulted in the failures at Colenso (15 December 1899), Spion Kop (24-25 January 1900) and Vaal Kranz (5-7 February). However, the final and successful attempt began with the capture of Hlangwane Hill on 19 February. This gave the British forces command of the Tugela River. On the 22nd a steady advance was made on PieterAs Hill which was taken and held at the cost of heavy casualties. Buller then pivoted his whole army, swinging the centre and left back across the Tugela, before re-crossing it to turn the Boer left flank, thereby opening the way to relieve Ladysmith.
In order to complete this final crossing a pontoon bridge was thrown across the river. On 27 February, British forces poured across the bridge, under cover of artillery fire. Once the guns had done their work, the Royal Artillery followed, as shown in the painting.
This was one of three canvases which the French artist, Georges Scott, exhibited at Arthur Tooth and SonsA Gallery, Haymarket, London, in January 1901. Proceeds from ticket sales were A for the benefit of The Daily Telegraph war fundA, and subscriptions were invited for photo-engravings of the pictures.); eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22323680
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Buller's Final Crossing of the Tugela, February 1900
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is a captivating oil on canvas painting by Georges Bertin Scott. The artwork depicts a significant moment in history during the Second Boer War. In November 1899, Lieutenant-General Sir George White and his Natal Field Force were besieged by the Boers in Ladysmith. General Sir Redvers Buller VC took command of the British forces and attempted several unsuccessful relief efforts. However, on February 19th, 1900, Hlangwane Hill was captured by the British forces, giving them control over the Tugela River. The pivotal moment depicted in this painting occurred on February 27th when a pontoon bridge was thrown across the river to complete Buller's final crossing. Under cover of artillery fire, British troops poured across the bridge with Royal Artillery following closely behind. Georges Scott masterfully captures this intense scene with meticulous attention to detail. The viewer can almost feel the tension and anticipation as soldiers bravely advance towards their objective. The use of vibrant colors brings life to each figure and adds depth to the overall composition. This historic artwork holds great significance as it symbolizes not only an important military victory but also represents resilience and determination in times of adversity. It serves as a reminder of those who fought valiantly for their cause during one of South Africa's most challenging conflicts.
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