Poster Print : Afghanistan / 1878 / Jumrood
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Afghanistan / 1878 / Jumrood
The camp of the British Mission to Kabul, at Jumrood, near the Khyber Pass. The Mission was turned back by the Afghan Emir Sher Ali
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1878 Afghan Afghanistan Emir Kabul Khyber Mission Pass Sher Turned Jumrood
20x30 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Afghanistan / 1878 / Jumrood" poster print from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This historic image transports you back to 1878, offering a glimpse into the past with its portrayal of the British Mission to Kabul, encamped at Jumrood, near the Khyber Pass. The Mission, led by Sir Pierre Louis Napoleón Cavagnari, was unfortunately turned back by the Afghan Emir Sher Ali, marking a significant moment in history. This evocative poster print makes for an excellent addition to any space, capturing the essence of a pivotal moment in international relations and the rich history of Afghanistan.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 76.8cm (20.2" x 30.2")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the moment of tension and uncertainty that marked the British Mission to Kabul at Jumrood in 1878. The camp, situated near the Khyber Pass, was established with the intention of strengthening diplomatic relations between Britain and Afghanistan following the Second Anglo-Afghan War. However, the arrival of the mission was met with hostility from the Afghan Emir, Sher Ali, who saw it as a threat to his sovereignty. The image shows a group of British soldiers and civilians gathered around a makeshift camp, surrounded by the rugged and barren landscape of Afghanistan. The men, dressed in military uniforms and heavy coats, appear alert and prepared for potential danger. Tents and supplies are arranged haphazardly, suggesting the haste with which the mission was set up. In the distance, the snow-capped peaks of the Hindu Kush mountains loom ominously, a reminder of the harsh and unforgiving terrain that lay ahead. Despite initial attempts at peaceful negotiations, Emir Sher Ali refused to receive the British envoy, Sir Pierre Louis Napoleon Cavagnari. On September 3, 1878, the mission was ordered to retreat, marking the beginning of the Third Anglo-Afghan War. The failure of the mission at Jumrood underscored the complex and fraught history of British-Afghan relations, a history marked by invasion, occupation, and resistance. This photograph offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the history of Afghanistan and the broader geopolitics of Asia in the late 19th century. It serves as a reminder of the challenges and uncertainties that accompanied European expansionism in the region, and the enduring legacy of colonialism and its impact on the people and lands of Afghanistan.
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