Britse soldaten in gevecht vanachter een muur van zandzakken bij Honey Nest Kloof, 16 februari 1900
anonymous
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aged paper
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toned paper
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ink paper printed
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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coloured pencil
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
This stereoscopic photograph, created by an anonymous artist in 1900, captures British soldiers fighting from behind a wall of sandbags at Honey Nest Kloof during the Second Boer War. The image offers a glimpse into the realities of trench warfare, with soldiers huddled together and facing the enemy. The photographer's focus on the soldiers' faces, particularly those in the foreground, reveals a sense of determination and perhaps even fear, providing a powerful representation of the human cost of war. This work is an example of photojournalism and offers a unique perspective on the Second Boer War.
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