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Poster Print : BOER WAR CARTOON, 1899. The English Lion and the Boer Bull. The Afrikaner bull, with the head of Paul Krueger, attacks the British lion. French cartoon from a November 1899 issue of Le Petit Journal
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BOER WAR CARTOON, 1899. The English Lion and the Boer Bull. The Afrikaner bull, with the head of Paul Krueger, attacks the British lion. French cartoon from a November 1899 issue of Le Petit Journal
BOER WAR CARTOON, 1899.
The English Lion and the Boer Bull. The Afrikaner bull, with the head of Paul Krueger, attacks the British lion. French cartoon from a November 1899 issue of Le Petit Journal
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Media ID 6217917
1899 Boer Boer War Bull Field Lion Paul Scanpix South Africa Warfare Krueger
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Boer War Cartoon Print from The Granger Collection. This captivating piece, dating back to November 1899, depicts the iconic image of the English Lion and the Boer Bull from Le Petit Journal. The Afrikaner bull, represented by the head of Paul Krueger, boldly charges at the British lion, symbolizing the fierce determination and resilience of the Boer people during the Boer War. Bring a piece of historical art into your home or office with this stunning and thought-provoking poster print.
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 Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a powerful political cartoon from the Boer War era. Titled "The English Lion and the Boer Bull" this French illustration, originally published in November 1899 by Le Petit Journal, depicts the intense conflict between Britain and the Afrikaners in South Africa. In this thought-provoking image, we see an imposing British lion facing off against a formidable Afrikaner bull with the head of Paul Krueger, symbolizing their leader. The tension is palpable as these two iconic animals engage in battle on a symbolic level. The artist skillfully portrays the strength and determination of both sides through their chosen animal representations. The British lion embodies imperial power while exuding confidence despite its adversary's fierce attack. Meanwhile, the Afrikaner bull represents resilience and defiance as it charges forward with red eyes ablaze. This historical artifact not only serves as a visual representation of one of history's most significant conflicts but also offers insight into prevailing sentiments during that time period. It reminds us of how art can be used to convey complex political messages and evoke emotions related to war. Preserved by The Granger Collection in New York, this remarkable piece transports us back to late 19th-century warfare through its detailed imagery and artistic finesse.
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