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Premium Framed Print : British soldiers sleeping, South Africa, 2nd Boer War, 30 December 1900. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
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British soldiers sleeping, South Africa, 2nd Boer War, 30 December 1900. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
British soldiers sleeping, South Africa, 2nd Boer War, 30 December 1900. Troops sleeping by their arms before Colesberg. Stereoscopic card. Detail
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Media ID 14956388
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1899 1902 Asleep Boer War British Army Conflict Infantry Northern Cape Province Rest Resting Rifle Sleep Sleeping South Africa Stereoscopic Stereoscopic Card Underwood Underwood Veldt British Empire Colesberg Military Personnel Stereoscopic Photography
16"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 10"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 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 40.6cm (16" x 16")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a poignant moment during the 2nd Boer War in South Africa on 30 December 1900. British soldiers, exhausted from their arduous duties, find solace in sleep as they rest by their arms before Colesberg. The image, captured by Underwood & Underwood, showcases the vulnerability and humanity of these brave men amidst the backdrop of conflict. In this monochrome snapshot, we witness the weariness etched on their faces as they seek respite from the harsh realities of war. Clutching their rifles tightly, these soldiers embody dedication and unwavering commitment to duty. The photograph serves as a reminder of Britain's military presence during this turbulent period in history. It symbolizes not only the strength and resilience of its armed forces but also highlights the complex dynamics surrounding colonialism and imperialism. As we gaze upon this stereoscopic card, we are transported back to a time when warfare was fought with different weaponry and uniforms were distinctively Victorian. The image encapsulates an era marked by intense military operations that shaped nations' destinies. Preserved through time by The Print Collector, this historical artifact offers us a glimpse into one chapter of British army's involvement in South Africa's Northern Cape Province during the Boer War (1899-1902). Its significance lies not only in its artistic composition but also in its ability to evoke contemplation about human nature amidst times of conflict.
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