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Premium Framed Print : Sketch by ILN special artist, Melton Prior. British troops in tropical helmets survey the destruction by fire of the house of Cetshwayo, King of the Zulus, at the end of the
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Sketch by ILN special artist, Melton Prior. British troops in tropical helmets survey the destruction by fire of the house of Cetshwayo, King of the Zulus, at the end of the
Sketch by ILN special artist, Melton Prior. British troops in tropical helmets survey the destruction by fire of the house of Cetshwayo, King of the Zulus, at the end of the Zulu wars
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1879 Cetshwayo Destruction Helmets Melton Prior Special Survey Tropical Wars Zulu Zulus
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 18.7cm x 24.4cm (7.4" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant sketch by Melton Prior, a special artist for the Illustrated London News (ILN), captures the aftermath of the Zulu Wars in 1879. The British troops, clad in tropical helmets, stand amidst the smoldering ruins of the once grand residence of Cetshwayo, the revered King of the Zulus. The destruction of his house marked the end of the brutal conflict, which saw the British Empire assert dominance over the Zulu Kingdom. The Zulu Wars, a series of battles fought between the British and the Zulu Kingdom, began in January 1879, following a dispute over the payment of tribute. The Zulus, renowned for their military prowess, initially inflicted heavy losses on the British forces. However, the tide turned in favor of the British, who eventually emerged victorious, leading to the exile of Cetshwayo and the annexation of the Zulu Kingdom. The destruction of Cetshwayo's house symbolized the end of an era, as the once powerful Zulu monarch was forced into exile, and his kingdom came under British rule. The British troops, having surveyed the devastation, would have felt a sense of triumph, but also a profound sense of sadness for the loss and destruction that had occurred. Melton Prior's skilled depiction of this moment in history provides a visual representation of the aftermath of the Zulu Wars, offering a glimpse into the complexities of the conflict and its impact on the people involved. The image is a poignant reminder of the historical significance of the Zulu Wars and the role they played in shaping the political landscape of Southern Africa.
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