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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)
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Henry Guttmann Collection
Media ID 18392345
Greetings Card (A5)
Experience the historical depth and artistic beauty of the past with our exclusive range of greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This particular design features the iconic photograph "Fashoda" by Henry Guttmann from the Fine Art Storehouse Collection. Captured in 1898 during the Fashoda Crisis, this image depicts the dramatic moment when French and English troops were divided by the waters of the Boeki, with General Marchand, the French commander, being dragged across the riverbank by his English counterpart, General Kitchener. Add a touch of history and sophistication to your correspondence with this stunning, museum-quality greeting card.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
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.
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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.
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