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Herbert Kitchener and others in Western Palestine
Herbert Kitchener (later Lord Kitchener, 1850-1916) and others inside their tent whilst on a mapping survey of Western Palestine (Israel, West Bank and Gaza today) for the Palestine Exploration Fund. Kitchener was an officer in the Royal Engineers at the time. Date: 1875
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1875 Bank Colonialism Engineers Exploration Fund Gaza Herbert Israel Kitchener Mapping Palestine Survey Tent Territory
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring history to life with our stunning Metal Prints featuring this captivating image from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive. This timeless photograph showcases Sir Herbert Kitchener (later Lord Kitchener, 1850-1916) and his team during a mapping survey for the Palestine Exploration Fund in Western Palestine (now Israel, West Bank, and Gaza) around the turn of the 20th century. Each Metal Print is meticulously crafted to bring out the rich details and vibrant colors, making it a unique and captivating addition to your home or office decor. The high-quality, rustic metal finish adds a modern twist to this historical image, ensuring a lasting impression.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 41.2cm (20.2" x 16.2")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the moment during the late 1870s when Sir Herbert Kitchener, a young officer in the Royal Engineers, and his team embarked on a groundbreaking mapping survey of Western Palestine for the Palestine Exploration Fund. The scene inside their tent, located in what is now Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza, exudes an air of Victorian-era exploration and colonial ambition. Kitchener, who would later become Lord Kitchener and a prominent figure in British politics, is seen here surrounded by his colleagues, all intently focused on their maps and surveying instruments. The terrain outside their tent is arid and rugged, a stark contrast to the cozy interior of their temporary shelter. The Holy Land, steeped in history and religious significance, was a place of great interest to European explorers and colonizers in the late 19th century. The Palestine Exploration Fund, a British organization dedicated to the study and preservation of the archaeology and geography of the Holy Land, had sent Kitchener and his team to survey the territory and create detailed maps of the region. Their work would prove invaluable for future British colonial endeavors and the development of infrastructure in the area. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, revealing the determination and curiosity of the explorers who ventured into the Middle East during the Victorian era. The image also serves as a reminder of the complex and often contentious history of Western influence in the region, which continues to shape the world today.
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