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The Grenadier Guards Banquet at the Hotel Metropole, 27 October (litho)
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The Grenadier Guards Banquet at the Hotel Metropole, 27 October (litho)
1601174 The Grenadier Guards Banquet at the Hotel Metropole, 27 October (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grenadier Guards Banquet at the Hotel Metropole, 27 October, " To the Memory of those who fell in the Long Campaign", the Guards commemorating in silence their Comrades who fell in South Africa. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 November 1902.
s Begg); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 25164404
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
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This lithograph captures a poignant moment in history - "The Grenadier Guards Banquet at the Hotel Metropole, 27 October". The image depicts a solemn gathering of military personnel, commemorating their fallen comrades who lost their lives during the Long Campaign in South Africa. The atmosphere is one of quiet reflection and remembrance as the Grenadier Guards pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The banquet hall, adorned with elegant decorations, sets the stage for this somber occasion. Soldiers stand tall and proud, wearing their uniforms with dignity and respect. In this scene from November 1902, we witness an important event that took place after the Second Boer War. The guards gather in silence to honor their fallen brothers-in-arms. Toasts are raised to remember these brave individuals who fought valiantly on foreign soil. The composition beautifully captures both the grandeur of the occasion and its underlying sense of loss. Every detail has been meticulously rendered by Samuel Begg, ensuring that each viewer can appreciate not only the historical significance but also feel a connection to those being remembered. "The Grenadier Guards Banquet at the Hotel Metropole" serves as a powerful reminder of our duty to never forget those who have sacrificed everything for our freedom. It stands as a testament to bravery and camaraderie within military ranks and reminds us all of the price paid for peace.
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