This original hand-coloured engraving from the Illustrated London News is titled "The Zulu War: On the Road to Ulundi", capturing a pivotal episode from the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War. At the center of the composition, a Zulu prisoner is brought in under escort by a mounted dragoon, flanked by British officers and African auxiliaries. The scene reflects the hierarchical structure of colonial military operations and the complex dynamics between imperial, settler, and indigenous forces.
In the background, a long column of British redcoats and colonial troops stretches along the rising terrain, accompanied by ox-drawn wagons and cavalry. The illustration effectively conveys the scale of the British advance through Zululand and the logistical coordination behind the campaign toward the Zulu capital, Ulundi.
Originally published in London and hand-coloured shortly after issue, this scene is a visually arresting record of the imperial campaign at its peak.
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Overall dimensions (with matting): 25" x 19.5"
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Image size (sight): 18" x 12"
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Condition: A strong impression with fresh original hand-colour, minor handling wrinkles visible at edges under raking light; overall very fine and clean.
This historical print is a striking addition for collectors of Anglo-Zulu War memorabilia and 19th-century military illustration.
