Fine Art Print > Arts > Landscape paintings > Landscape art > Landscape paintings
Fine Art Print : Fashoda. circa 1898: The Faidherbe being dragged across the Boeki
Fine Art Prints from Fine Art Storehouse
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)
Unleash your creativity and transform your space into a visual masterpiece!
Henry Guttmann Collection
Media ID 18392345
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Experience the historical drama of the Fashoda Crisis through the lens of renowned photographer Henry Guttmann. Our Fine Art Print of "Fashoda" captures the tense moment during the 1898 standoff between French and English troops in the Sudan. Witness the iconic image of General Marchand, leading the French forces, being dragged across the Boiki river as the waters miraculously part, allowing the English troops to pass. This exquisite fine art print from the Henry Guttmann Collection is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike, bringing a piece of the past into your home or office. Order now and relive this pivotal moment in history.
Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions. Hahnemühle certified studio for digital fine art printing. Printed on 308gsm Photo Rag Paper.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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.
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Africa
> Related Images
> Africa
> Sudan
> Related Images
> Arts
> Landscape paintings
> Landscape art
> Landscape paintings
> Fine Art Storehouse
> Photographers
> Henry Guttmann Collection
EDITORS COMMENTS
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.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.