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En Route to Bechuanaland (engraving)
1590985 En Route to Bechuanaland (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: En Route to Bechuanaland, Sketches on Board the Pembroke Castle. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 February 1885.
A Forestier); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23070682
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Bay Of Biscay Bechuanaland Board Botswana Cricket En Route Inspecting Masher Pembroke Castle Rest Resting Toilette Hasty
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This engraving, titled "En Route to Bechuanaland" takes us back in time to the year 1885. The artist, Amedee Forestier, skillfully captures a moment aboard the troopship Pembroke Castle as it sails towards Bechuanaland (now known as Botswana). In this hasty yet detailed sketch, we see military personnel inspecting and resting on board. The scene is alive with activity - soldiers in their uniforms engaging in various activities such as enjoying a matutinal pipe or participating in an evening concert. Amidst the hustle and bustle of life at sea, an artist can be seen diligently capturing these moments on paper. The artist's attention to detail is remarkable; every figure and object seems to come alive through his skilled hand. From the careful depiction of uniforms to the artist's own toilette and even a game of cricket being played on deck – no aspect goes unnoticed. As our eyes wander across this artwork, we are transported into a bygone era where troopships sailed through rough seas like the Bay of Biscay en route to distant lands. Forestier's work not only showcases his talent but also serves as a historical document that allows us insight into maritime journeys during that period. "En Route to Bechuanaland" stands proudly among Forestier's impressive body of works and reminds us of the power art holds in preserving history for generations to come.
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