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Photographic Print : Assembly outside the Town Hall, Cape Town, at which the Resolution was passed in Favour of Annexing the Boer Republics (b / w photo)
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Assembly outside the Town Hall, Cape Town, at which the Resolution was passed in Favour of Annexing the Boer Republics (b / w photo)
1599616 Assembly outside the Town Hall, Cape Town, at which the Resolution was passed in Favour of Annexing the Boer Republics (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assembly outside the Town Hall, Cape Town, at which the Resolution was passed in Favour of Annexing the Boer Republics. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 5 May 1900.
English Photographer (20th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23399830
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Assembly Cape Town Favour Passed Resolution Second Boer War Town Hall
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with this historic black and white photograph from the Media Storehouse collection. Witness the pivotal moment in South African history as thousands gather outside Cape Town's Town Hall in 1899. This powerful image captures the Assembly passing the resolution in favor of annexing the Boer Republics, a decision that would lead to the outbreak of the Second Boer War. Preserve this significant piece of history in your home or office with our premium photographic prints from Bridgeman Images, expertly sourced from Fine Art Finder.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph captures a significant moment in history, depicting the assembly outside the Town Hall in Cape Town. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation as crowds gather to witness the passing of a resolution that would have far-reaching consequences. Taken by an English photographer in the 20th century, this print now resides in a private collection. The focal point of this image is undoubtedly the gathering of people, their faces filled with determination and conviction. It was at this very assembly that a resolution was passed, one that favored annexing the Boer Republics during the Second Boer War. The significance of this decision cannot be overstated, as it marked a turning point in South African history. The composition expertly captures both the grandeur of Cape Town's Town Hall and the energy emanating from its surroundings. The architecture stands tall and imposing against an overcast sky, while masses of individuals fill every available space around it. As we gaze upon this historic scene frozen in time, we are reminded of photography's power to immortalize moments that shape our world. This photograph serves as a visual testament to human agency and collective action; it encapsulates not only political events but also echoes sentiments felt by those present on that fateful day. Through its stark monochrome tones and striking composition, this print invites us to reflect on past struggles for power and territory while reminding us how pivotal decisions can reverberate through generations.
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