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The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Native soldiers surprised
A night alarm during sentry duty during the 2nd Ashanti War. Native soldiers eyes wide with fear tread softly in the direction of danger. 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
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1873 1874 Acing Alarm Asanti Ashanti Attacked Capital Colony Danger Decades Declared Destroyed Direction Duty Eyes Fear Ghana Kumasi Officially Relationship Sentry Softly Surprised Tread Uneasy Virtually Wide
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 26.8cm (15.6" x 10.6")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful print captures a pivotal moment during the Ashanti War of 1873-74, showcasing native soldiers on night sentry duty as they are surprised by a sudden alarm. The fear in their wide eyes is palpable as they cautiously march towards the direction of danger, highlighting the intense and dangerous nature of this historical conflict.
The second Ashanti War was a significant event in Ghana's history, marking the culmination of decades of tension between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana. In 1873, British forces launched an attack on the Asanti capital of Kumasi, ultimately leading to its virtual destruction. This decisive victory resulted in Ghana being officially declared a crown colony on July 24th, 1874.
The importance and impact of this war are evident in this image, with every detail capturing the intensity and uncertainty faced by these native soldiers during their duty. Their bravery and resilience shine through despite facing overwhelming odds against them.
This print from Mary Evans Prints Online serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by those involved in this conflict and offers viewers a glimpse into a crucial chapter in Ghana's history.
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