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The Ashanti War (1873-74) The 42nd Highlanders in the front
This shows the soldiers from the 42nd Highlanders engaged in the front of the battle against the Ashantis during the 2nd Ashanti War towards the end of 1873. In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana, the British attacked and virtually destroyed the Asanti capital of Kumasi, and officially declared Ghana a crown colony on 24 July 1874. This sketch comes from a supplement entitled From Cape Coast to Coomassie, a narrative of The Ashanti War, by the Illustrated London News
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1873 1874 42nd Acing Asanti Ashanti Attacked Cape Capital Colony Coomassie Decades Declared Destroyed Engaged Entitled Ghana Highlanders Kumasi Narrative Officially Relationship Supplement Uneasy Virtually
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 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 17x15 inches (431x381mm). 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.1cm (9.6" x 6.7")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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This evocative sketch captures the intensity and chaos of the Second Ashanti War (1873-74) as the 42nd Highlanders boldly engage in the front lines against the formidable Ashanti army. The 42nd Highlanders, also known as the Black Watch, were a prominent regiment of the British Army, renowned for their distinctive tartan and fiery spirit. The Second Ashanti War marked the culmination of decades of uneasy relations between the British and the Ashanti people of central Ghana. Tensions had been simmering for years, and in 1873, the British, under the leadership of Sir Garnet Wolseley, decided to take decisive action. The British forces attacked and virtually destroyed the Ashanti capital of Kumasi, officially declaring Ghana a crown colony on 24 July 1874. This poignant sketch is taken from a supplement entitled "From Cape Coast to Coomassie, a narrative of The Ashanti War," published by the Illustrated London News. It provides a rare glimpse into the brutal realities of colonial warfare and the courage of the soldiers who fought in it. The image serves as an important historical record of a pivotal moment in the history of Ghana and the British Empire. The 42nd Highlanders are depicted here in the thick of the battle, their faces set with determination and resolve. The scene is one of chaos and intensity, with the smoke of gunpowder filling the air and the sounds of clashing swords and shouts of command echoing through the battlefield. Despite the danger and hardships, the soldiers of the 42nd Highlanders stood firm, playing a crucial role in securing a British victory and marking the end of Ashanti resistance.
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