This vivid original hand-coloured engraving, published in The Graphic, captures the fierce engagement at the Battle of Gingindlovu on April 2, 1879, during the British effort to relieve the besieged column at Eshowe. At the heart of the action are the 91st Highlanders, easily identified by their dark tartan trews and red tunics, shown both advancing from the defensive laager and forming disciplined firing lines under intense Zulu attack. The scene reflects the Highlanders' pivotal role on Chelmsford’s right flank during the encounter.
Illustrated by French artist Jules Durand, the composition blends movement, drama, and military precision—British infantry pour out from behind supply wagons, artillery crews rush to position, and a dense Zulu formation emerges through the smoke and broken terrain. The fallen soldiers and horses in the foreground underscore the cost of battle even in victory.
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Overall dimensions with matting: 27" x 19"
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Image dimensions: 20" x 12"
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Condition: Light age toning and faint original center fold as issued; small marks visible on the matting but do not affect the print itself; fine hand colouring remains vibrant; overall in very good condition.
An outstanding contemporary image commemorating the role of the 91st Highlanders at Gingindlovu, suitable for collectors of regimental art, Victorian campaigns, and the Anglo-Zulu War.
