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Poster Print : FASHODA, SUDAN, 1898. General Horatio Herbert Kitchener, Sirdar of the Egyptian army
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FASHODA, SUDAN, 1898. General Horatio Herbert Kitchener, Sirdar of the Egyptian army
FASHODA, SUDAN, 1898.
General Horatio Herbert Kitchener, Sirdar of the Egyptian army, raises the Egyptian flag in Fashoda, Sudan, September 19, 1898. Standing in boat above is Captain Jean Marchand of the French Army. Illustration from a contemporary English newspaper
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Media ID 12364111
1898 Army Baptiste British Empire Broome Captain Colonialism Colonist Earl Egypt Horatio Jean Khartoum Kitchener Lord Major Marchand September Sudanese Fashoda Troop
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our striking Media Storehouse Poster Print of FASHODA, SUDAN, 1898. This captivating image, brought to you by Granger Art on Demand (140_1669483), depicts General Horatio Herbert Kitchener, the Sirdar of the Egyptian army, raising the Egyptian flag in Fashoda, Sudan, marking a significant moment in the Anglo-French Sudanese War. Add this historic print to your home or office décor and transport yourself to another era.
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 51cm x 42cm (20.1" x 16.5")
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.
FASHODA, SUDAN, 1898 - A Historic Moment in Colonial History
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print captures a pivotal moment in the history of colonialism. General Horatio Herbert Kitchener, the esteemed Sirdar of the Egyptian army, proudly raises the Egyptian flag high above Fashoda, Sudan on September 19th, 1898. Standing alongside him in a boat is Captain Jean Marchand of the French Army. The image showcases the clash between two great powers vying for control over African territories during this era. The British Empire and France were locked in a fierce competition to expand their influence across Africa. Fashoda became a symbolic battleground where both nations sought to assert their dominance. Kitchener's action represents Britain's triumph over France as he firmly establishes British authority in this strategic region. This event marked a turning point that ultimately led to an agreement between Britain and France regarding their respective spheres of influence in Africa. The illustration from a contemporary English newspaper adds depth and historical context to this powerful image. It serves as a reminder of how colonial ambitions shaped global politics at the turn of the century. This print offers viewers an opportunity to reflect upon the complexities and consequences of imperialism while appreciating its artistic value as an important piece of historical documentation.
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