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Amba Alaji, near Atillam, 1868 (w / c)
5929552 Amba Alaji, near Atillam, 1868 (w/c) by James, Francis (Frank) Cornelius (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Amba Alaji, near Atillam 1868.
Watercolour by Captain Cornelius Francis James, Bombay Staff Corps, 1868.
Lieutenant-General Sir Robert (later Field Marshal Lord) Napiers expeditionary force passed through Amba Alaji during its advance to King Theodores capital at Magdala. Although the engineers laid a railway and built a road part of the way into the interior of the country, Napiers men still had to traverse over 400 miles (640 km) of difficult country to get to Magdala, near to which the decisive actions of the campaign were fought in April 1868.); © National Army Museum
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This print titled "Amba Alaji, near Atillam, 1868" by Francis Cornelius James takes us back to a significant moment in history. The watercolor depicts the picturesque landscape of Amba Alaji, a region near Atillam in Bombay, India. Created by Captain Cornelius Francis James of the Bombay Staff Corps in 1868, this artwork showcases the beauty and diversity of Indian topography. The image holds historical significance as it relates to Lieutenant-General Sir Robert Napier's expeditionary force during their advance towards King Theodore's capital at Magdala. Despite laying railway tracks and constructing roads into the country's interior, Napier's men still had to navigate over 400 miles (640 km) of challenging terrain to reach their destination. It was near Magdala where decisive actions took place during the campaign in April 1868. In this scene from Amba Alaji, we see a camel gracefully standing against the backdrop of rolling hills and lush vegetation. The presence of this majestic animal adds an element of cultural richness and reflects the deep connection between humans and nature in India. This remarkable print is part of the collection at London's National Army Museum. Its vibrant colors and intricate details transport viewers back in time while highlighting both India's natural beauty and its role within historical military campaigns.
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