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Mounted Print : Fashoda. circa 1898: The Faidherbe being dragged across the Boeki
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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
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Experience the historical drama of the Fashoda Crisis with our stunning mounted photo from the Henry Guttmann Collection at Media Storehouse. This iconic image, captured circa 1898, depicts the moment French Commander Marchand, represented by the figure of Faidherbe, was met by British troops led by General Kitchener, with the waters of the Boiki river dividing them. The Fine Art Storehouse's meticulously preserved black-and-white photograph is a testament to the rich history of colonialism and international relations. Bring this piece of history into your home or office with our high-quality mounted photo, ready to be displayed and admired.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 14.6cm (8" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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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