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Poster Print : Khartoum. The city of Khartoum in the Sudan, at the time of General Wolseleys
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Khartoum. The city of Khartoum in the Sudan, at the time of General Wolseleys
The city of Khartoum in the Sudan, at the time of General Wolseleys expedition to relieve the beseiged British garrison there, 1884. Upon his arrival, he found that the city had already fallen into the hands of the Sudanese under Mohammad Ahmad. The city is located at the confluence of the White and the Blue Nile. Engraving from the Almanach de l Illustration. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11797868
© 2006 Getty Images
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning Khartoum poster print from Hulton Archive, part of the Media Storehouse Fine Art Collection. This captivating image transports you to the heart of Sudan during General Wolseley's expedition to relieve the besieged British garrison in 1884. Add a touch of history and adventure to your space with this beautiful, high-quality poster print. Perfect for history enthusiasts, world travelers, or anyone looking to add character to their walls.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 26.3cm (23.4" x 10.4")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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 print captures the historical city of Khartoum in Sudan during a significant moment in 1884. General Wolseley embarked on an expedition to relieve the besieged British garrison, only to discover that the city had already fallen into the hands of Mohammad Ahmad and his Sudanese forces. The image showcases the convergence of the White and Blue Nile rivers, which play a crucial role in shaping Khartoum's landscape. The engraving from Almanach de l'Illustration provides a glimpse into this pivotal period marked by war and conflict. It serves as a visual testament to the struggles faced by both sides involved in this intense battle for control over Khartoum. The photograph evokes a sense of history frozen in time, transporting viewers back to an era when colonial powers clashed with indigenous forces across Africa. The composition highlights not only the physical beauty of Khartoum but also its strategic importance within Sudanese wars during 1882-1900. As we observe this remarkable piece from Fine Art Storehouse's collection, it is essential to reflect upon how such images offer us insights into our shared past. They remind us of significant events that have shaped nations and peoples while encouraging us to learn from history's lessons. This particular print invites contemplation on themes like power dynamics, cultural clashes, and resilience amidst adversity – all encapsulated within one frame captured by Hulton Archive/Getty Images.
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