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The Battle of Ulundi. Inside the square
Scene of battle from the British position, inside the square repulsing the Zulus. British casualities were light, but the Zulus were decimated by the use of Gatling guns and the Martini-Henry. The Battle took place on 4th July 1879. Melton Prior, the ILN artist who drew the original sketches was so impressed with Zulu bravery he swore he had seen nothing like it
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1879 Bravery Drew Gatling Guns Impressed Martini Melton Position Prior Sketches Ulundi Zulu Zulus Decimated Repulsing Swore
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 24.9cm (15.6" x 9.8")
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 historical print captures the intense Battle of Ulundi, which took place on 4th July 1879. The scene depicts the British forces inside the square, repulsing the Zulus with their advanced weaponry such as Gatling guns and Martini-Henry rifles. Despite light casualties on the British side, the Zulus suffered heavy losses and were decimated in this fierce conflict.
The artist behind this remarkable depiction was Melton Prior, whose original sketches of the battle showcased not only the strategic importance of Ulundi but also highlighted the incredible bravery displayed by the Zulu warriors. Prior was so impressed by their courage that he swore he had never witnessed anything like it before.
Through this image, viewers are transported back in time to a pivotal moment in history when two formidable forces clashed in a brutal struggle for dominance. The Battle of Ulundi remains an important chapter in military history, showcasing both the horrors of war and acts of valor from all sides involved.
This Rights Managed print is a poignant reminder of a significant event that shaped nations and lives forever.
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