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The Third Descent of the Koojah [sic] Pass, c. 1839 (lithograph, tinted)
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The Third Descent of the Koojah [sic] Pass, c. 1839 (lithograph, tinted)
5929480 A The Third Descent of the Koojah [sic] PassA, c.1839 (lithograph, tinted) by Atkinson, James (1780-1852) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A The Third Descent of the Koojah [sic] PassA, 1839 (c).
Tinted lithograph from bound volume of 26 tinted lithographs, Sketches in Afghanistan, 1838-1842, by Louis and Charles Haghe after James Atkinson, published by Henry Graves and Company and J W Allen and Company, 1 July 1842.
In spring 1839 a 12, 000 strong British-Indian force, the Army of the Indus, under Sir John Keane invaded Afghanistan via Baluchistan. The five-mile long Khojak Pass was situated on the route between Quetta and Kandahar. The invasion column descended the pass in three stages. Atkinson (1780-1852), who accompanied the force as Superintending Surgeon, here depicts the third descent.); eNational Army Museum; British, out of copyright
Media ID 22588276
© National Army Museum / Bridgeman Images
Camel Civilian Line Of March Natural Feature
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The Third Descent of the Koojah Pass, c. 1839
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. This lithograph print takes us back to a significant moment in history - the British invasion of Afghanistan in 1839. The image captures the breathtaking landscape of the Koojah Pass, situated between Quetta and Kandahar, as seen through the eyes of James Atkinson. As part of the Army of Indus led by Sir John Keane, a massive British-Indian force embarked on this treacherous journey through Baluchistan. With its towering mountains and rugged terrain stretching for five miles, the Khojak Pass presented a formidable challenge. In this particular scene, we witness the third descent down this perilous route. Atkinson's attention to detail is evident as he portrays every element with precision - from the line of marching soldiers to civilians observing from afar. The presence of camels adds an exotic touch to this dramatic composition. The tinted lithograph brings life and depth to Atkinson's original sketch from his series "Sketches in Afghanistan". Published in 1842 by Henry Graves and Company and J. W Allen and Company, these prints provided audiences with a glimpse into an unfamiliar world. Today, housed at London's National Army Museum, this artwork serves as a testament to both artistic skill and historical significance. It reminds us that even amidst conflict and conquests, there is beauty to be found in nature's grandeur.
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