This vividly detailed illustration from The Graphic captures the British Army’s congested withdrawal from Zululand, following the conclusion of the Anglo-Zulu War in 1879. The scene presents a chaotic procession of infantry, mounted officers, ox-wagons, and logistical personnel navigating a treacherous incline. British soldiers in red tunics and white pith helmets are shown laboring to assist with the movement of the wagons, while African porters and ox-drivers press forward amid the crush of equipment. The image conveys the logistical complexity and disorder that accompanied Britain’s military evacuation, which followed the defeat of the Zulu kingdom and the dismantling of its political structure. The engraving is based on a field sketch by The Graphic’s special artist.
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Image size: 18" x 12"
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Matting size: 25" x 20"
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Excellent color preservation and detail throughout
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Minor vertical fold at center from original publication format, with a light scuff affecting part of the image at upper right
This hand-colored original offers a striking visual record of the aftermath of a colonial campaign, ideal for collectors of military or African colonial history.
