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Defences of Suakim (engraving)
1622675 Defences of Suakim (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defences of Suakim. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 July 1884.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22318424
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Birdseye View Defences Fortifications Fortified Mahdist War Rampart Suakim Sudan
12"x10" Modern Frame
Bring the historical charm of the past into your home with Media Storehouse's Framed Prints featuring "Defences of Suakim (engraving)" by the English School. This stunning 19th-century engraving, originally published in The Illustrated London News on July 12, 1884, depicts the impressive fortifications of Suakim, a Red Sea port town. Add this captivating piece of art history to your decor and transport yourself back in time. Each print is carefully framed with a elegant and timeless design, ensuring a beautiful addition to any room in your home.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This engraving, titled "Defences of Suakim" takes us back to the 19th century, offering a glimpse into the military fortifications during the Mahdist War in Sudan. The bird's-eye view perspective allows us to fully appreciate the intricate details of this fortress city. The image showcases an English School's artistic rendition of Suakim, a strategically important port on the Red Sea coast. The fortified ramparts surrounding the city are depicted with precision and skill, highlighting their formidable strength against potential invaders. These defences were crucial during times of conflict, providing protection for both soldiers and civilians alike. As we delve into this historical artwork, it is impossible not to be transported back in time – imagining what life was like within these walls and contemplating the bravery and resilience required to defend such a stronghold. This engraving serves as a testament to human ingenuity in constructing defensive structures that could withstand even the most arduous battles. Preserved within private collections over centuries, this print from Fine Art Finder offers us an opportunity to explore history through art. It reminds us of our shared pasts and encourages reflection on how conflicts have shaped societies throughout time.
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