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Fine Art Print : Fante Soldiers serving with the British against the Ashanti
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Fante Soldiers serving with the British against the Ashanti
Soldiers from the Fante tribe who served under the British in their war against the Ashanti empire on the Gold Coast. In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana, the British attacked and virtually destroyed the Asanti capital of Kumasi, and officially declared Ghana a crown colony on 24 July 1874. They did this with the help of their alliances with tribes such as the Fante who were enemies of the Ashanti
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A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring Fante Soldiers serving with the British against the Ashanti. This captivating image, Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back to 1873 on the Gold Coast as these brave warriors fought alongside the British in the historic war against the Ashanti empire. Add a touch of history and cultural richness to your home or office with this stunning, high-quality print. Order now and bring a piece of the past into your present.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.4cm x 59.4cm (15.9" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in the rich and complex history of Ghana, as Fante soldiers proudly stand in formation alongside their British commanders during the Anglo-Ashanti War of 1873. The Fante people, hailing from the coastal region of modern-day Ghana, had long been at odds with their central rivals, the Ashanti Empire. For decades, the British had sought to establish a stronger presence on the Gold Coast, but their relationship with the Ashanti was uneasy at best. In July 1873, tensions boiled over, and the British, with the help of their Fante allies, launched a devastating attack on the Ashanti capital of Kumasi. The city was virtually destroyed, and the Ashanti Empire was left reeling. In the aftermath of the conflict, on December 24, 1874, the British officially declared Ghana a crown colony. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the significant role that the Fante people played in the colonization of Ghana. Their alliance with the British was a strategic one, as they saw the British as a means to weaken their long-standing enemies, the Ashanti. The Fante soldiers, dressed in their colorful uniforms, stand tall and determined, their faces a testament to the complex web of alliances and conflicts that shaped the history of this West African nation. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back in time, to a moment when the course of Ghanaian history was irrevocably changed. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the intricate relationships between different tribes and colonial powers, and the far-reaching consequences of war and conquest.
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