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The Ashanti War (1873-74) - a bush fight
The Ashanti and British engaged in a bush fight in the jungle with fireamrs. The Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was fought between King Asantehene and the British to secure access to the West Coast of Africa
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1873 1874 Access Asantehene Ashanti Bush Engaged Fight Fought Jungle Secure January
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.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.3cm (9.6" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the intensity and chaos of the Ashanti War (1873-74), a pivotal moment in the history of West Africa. In the heart of the dense jungle, Ashanti warriors and British soldiers clash in a bush fight, the smoke from gunpowder filling the air. The Ashanti War, also known as the Anglo-Ashanti War, was a significant conflict between the Ashanti people, led by their King Asantehene, and the British, who sought to secure access to the West Coast of Africa for trade and political dominance. The war began in January 1873 when the British, led by Sir Garnet Wolseley, invaded Ashanti territory. The Ashanti resistance was fierce, and the two sides engaged in numerous battles, including this one depicted in the photograph. The Ashanti warriors, armed with muskets and spears, fought valiantly against the British soldiers' superior firepower. Despite the Ashanti's bravery, the British eventually emerged victorious, and the Ashanti Kingdom was brought under British control. The war marked the end of Ashanti independence and the beginning of British colonial rule in the region. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the complex and often violent history of Africa's colonial past, and the struggles of indigenous peoples to maintain their sovereignty in the face of European expansion. The image is a rare and valuable historical document, captured by an unknown photographer for the Illustrated London News in January 1874. It offers a unique perspective on the realities of war in the jungle, and the human cost of colonial conquest.
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