Voorstelling van Britse soldaten die een heuvel bestormen in Graspan, Zuid-Afrika by Anonymous

Voorstelling van Britse soldaten die een heuvel bestormen in Graspan, Zuid-Afrika 1901

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This anonymous stereoscopic photograph, "Voorstelling van Britse soldaten die een heuvel bestormen in Graspan, Zuid-Afrika", depicts British soldiers during the Second Boer War in South Africa. The image shows a large group of soldiers charging uphill towards a kopje (a small rocky hill), likely during the Battle of Graspan. The photo was likely made by Underwood & Underwood, a major stereoscopic photography firm in the United States. These images were popular during the Victorian Era and often depicted dramatic or historical events. The stereoscopic effect of this image, made by taking two near-identical photographs from slightly different angles, would have provided a more immersive viewing experience for audiences at the time. This photo is a powerful example of photojournalism documenting a significant moment in British colonial history.

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