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A "Mobile Column"in South Africa, is this why De Wet was not caught? (litho)
1037400 A " Mobile Column" in South Africa, is this why De Wet was not caught? (litho) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: A " Mobile Column" in South Africa, is this why De Wet was not caught? Illustration for The Graphic, 19 October 1901.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23559450
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Boer War Caught De Wet The Graphic
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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 lithograph, titled "A Mobile Column in South Africa, is this why De Wet was not caught?", takes us back to the tumultuous times of the Boer War. Created by Alexander Stuart Boyd in 1901, it offers a glimpse into the military tactics employed during this historic conflict. The artwork depicts a mobile column traversing through the rugged terrain of South Africa. The soldiers are seen riding on horseback and marching alongside their equipment-laden wagons. The scene exudes an air of urgency and determination as they navigate through challenging landscapes. The caption raises an intriguing question: Was it due to the mobility and adaptability of these columns that General Christiaan de Wet managed to evade capture? De Wet was a prominent Boer general known for his guerrilla warfare tactics against British forces. His ability to outmaneuver and elude capture became legendary during the war. Boyd's illustration captures both the awe-inspiring nature of these mobile columns and their potential impact on De Wet's elusive maneuvers. It serves as a visual representation of one possible reason behind his uncanny ability to avoid capture. As we delve into history through this lithograph, we are reminded of the complexities and strategies involved in warfare. This print invites us to ponder upon how different military approaches can shape outcomes on battlefields, leaving lasting legacies for future generations to explore.
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