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"Fort Curtis, "a New Fort just built on the Ekowe Flats, Zululand (engraving)
1061405 " Fort Curtis, " a New Fort just built on the Ekowe Flats, Zululand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Fort Curtis, " a New Fort just built on the Ekowe Flats, Zululand. Illustration for The Graphic, 19 January 1884.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23514886
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Built Depth Drawbridge Fortifications Fortified Place Platform Post Rampart Ready Redoubt Site Sunk Zululand Tarpaulin
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 20.5cm (15.6" x 8.1")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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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The captivating engraving titled "Fort Curtis, a New Fort just built on the Ekowe Flats, Zululand" takes us back to 19th century South Africa. This historical artwork showcases the impressive military fortifications erected in Zululand during that time. The image depicts a fortified structure with a drawbridge entrance and commissariat stores ready for use. The site is meticulously designed with ramparts, guard tents covered by tarpaulin, and even a sunk depth for horses. The attention to detail is evident as reserve ammunition and guns are strategically placed throughout the fort. One cannot help but marvel at the grandeur of Fort Curtis rising from the Ekowe Flats. Its imposing presence serves as both protection and symbol of power in this tumultuous region. The redoubt stands tall against any potential threats that may arise. This engraving was originally published in The Graphic on January 19th, 1884, providing readers with an insight into this newly constructed fortress. It offers viewers today an opportunity to glimpse into history and appreciate the engineering prowess required to build such structures. As we observe this print from afar, we can almost imagine ourselves transported back in time - witnessing soldiers patrolling its walls or hearing cannons firing across the plains of Zululand. This artwork truly captures a significant moment in South African history when fortresses like Fort Curtis played a crucial role in maintaining order and security within these lands.
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