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Monument to Ex-President Kruger proposed to be erected by the Boers at Pretoria (b / w photo)
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Monument to Ex-President Kruger proposed to be erected by the Boers at Pretoria (b / w photo)
1628726 Monument to Ex-President Kruger proposed to be erected by the Boers at Pretoria (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument to Ex-President Kruger proposed to be erected by the Boers at Pretoria. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 December 1901.
English Photographer (20th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22857794
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
1820 Bas Reliefs Base Boer Boers Erected Memorials Oath Paul Kruger President Kruger Pretoria Rest Resting
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This photograph captures the proposed Monument to Ex-President Kruger, intended to be erected by the Boers in Pretoria. Taken by an English photographer in the 20th century, this image showcases a significant historical moment in South Africa's past. The photo reveals a detailed depiction of the monument's design, featuring bas reliefs and intricate carvings on its base. Resting atop are figures representing key political figures from that era, including President Paul Kruger himself. The composition also includes old flintlock muskets and Martini-Henry rifles as symbolic elements of resistance and remembrance. The solemnity of the scene is palpable as we witness this statue-to-be resting before it is finally erected. It serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of the Boer people during their struggle for independence against British colonial rule. Dating back to 1820, when tensions between Boers and British settlers began escalating, this photograph encapsulates a pivotal moment in South African history. It offers viewers a glimpse into both the physical manifestation of national pride through memorials like these and the ongoing political turmoil faced by those fighting for self-determination. Preserved within a private collection today, this image provides us with valuable insight into an important chapter in South Africa's past while honoring those who fought for their ideals amidst adversity.
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