Aankomst van krijgsgevangenen in legerkamp in Pretoria 1899 - 1900
janvanhoepen
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aged paper
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toned paper
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water colours
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ink paper printed
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possibly oil pastel
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coloured pencil
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underpainting
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"Aankomst van krijgsgevangenen in legerkamp in Pretoria" is a photograph by Jan van Hoepen depicting the arrival of prisoners of war at a camp in Pretoria during the Second Boer War (1899-1902). The image shows a large crowd of men, likely Boer prisoners, being led by soldiers. The photograph captures a crucial moment in South African history, offering a glimpse into the harsh realities of wartime captivity. The small size of the photograph, 157 mm x 218 mm, suggests it was likely part of a personal collection or album.
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