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Destroyed Bridge
circa 1900: Colenso Bridge destroyed by the Boers during the war in South Africa. (Photo by B. W. Caney/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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B. W. Caney
Media ID 11804638
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our stunning Canvas Print of "Destroyed Bridge" by B. W. Caney from the Media Storehouse's Fine Art Storehouse collection. This evocative image captures the destruction of Colenso Bridge during the South African War in circa 1900. The textured canvas brings out the intricate details of the photo, taken by Caney for Hulton Archive/Getty Images, transporting you to a bygone era. Add this historical piece to your home decor and make a statement.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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.
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This print takes us back in time to the year 1900, during the Boer War in South Africa. The image captures the devastating aftermath of the destruction caused by the Boers at Colenso Bridge. B. W. Caney skillfully documents this historical moment, showcasing a landscape filled with debris from the demolished bridge. The photograph's composition highlights the magnitude of damage inflicted upon this vital infrastructure, leaving viewers in awe of its sheer destruction. The remnants of what was once a sturdy bridge now lay scattered across the landscape, serving as a poignant reminder of war's brutal impact on communities and their surroundings. Transportation routes disrupted, lives forever changed; this image encapsulates not only physical devastation but also symbolizes an era marked by conflict and turmoil. It offers a glimpse into a chapter of African history that shaped nations and defined identities. Through his lens, Caney effectively transports us to that tumultuous period between 1889 and 1902 when tensions ran high during the Boer War. This print serves as both an artistic representation and historical documentation—a window into a world long gone but not forgotten. As we gaze upon this powerful image captured by B. W. Caney, we are reminded of humanity's capacity for destruction while simultaneously acknowledging our resilience to rebuild amidst chaos—a testament to our shared history etched within these fragments left behind after war ravaged through Colenso Bridge.
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