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Dearly Bought, 1874. Artist: Joseph Swain
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Dearly Bought, 1874. Artist: Joseph Swain
Dearly Bought, 1874. Sir Garnet Wolseley is depicted presenting Britannia with King King Coffees state umbrella. British troops in the background stand guard over the dejected native King. This relates to the Ashanti Campaign in which Sir Garnet mounted an invasion of Kumasi, the Ashanti capital, after they threatened British settlements on the Gold Coast. Kumasi fell in February 1874 and Sir Garnet had sent news that his troops were now marching towards home. They had taken Kumasi, King King Coffees stronghold and the Kings captives were freed. Sir Garnet, who believed it was impossible to negotiate in any civilised manner with natives, instead gave orders that the palace and city should be burned. However, the King was prepared to enter into negotiation and the Treaty of Fommarah was signed to enforce the payment of a war indemnity, the renunciation of any Ashanti claim to a number of areas, and the maintenance at Ashanti expense of a road between the coast and Kumasi to facilitate trade. The Kings state umbrella was presented to Queen Victoria at Windsor. From Punch, or the London Charivari, March 21, 1874
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The print titled "Dearly Bought, 1874" captures a significant moment in history during the Ashanti Campaign. In this artwork by Joseph Swain, Sir Garnet Wolseley is depicted presenting Britannia with King King Coffees state umbrella. The scene unfolds with British troops standing guard over the dejected native King in the background. This image symbolizes the aftermath of Sir Garnet's invasion of Kumasi, the capital of Ashanti, after they posed a threat to British settlements on the Gold Coast. Having successfully taken Kumasi and freed the King's captives, Sir Garnet believed negotiation was futile and ordered for the palace and city to be burned. However, against all odds, negotiations were initiated by the King who sought peace. The Treaty of Fommarah was subsequently signed to enforce a war indemnity payment from Ashanti, renunciation of their claim to certain areas, and maintenance at their expense of a trade facilitating road between coast and Kumasi. The presentation of King Coffee's state umbrella to Queen Victoria at Windsor serves as a visual representation of victory for Britain in this campaign. This historical event highlights both cultural clashes and diplomatic resolutions that shaped colonial relations during this era. "Dearly Bought" not only commemorates an important military achievement but also raises questions about imperialism and its consequences on indigenous populations. It stands as a reminder that even amidst conflict there can be opportunities for dialogue and compromise between nations.
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