Een gewonde soldaat wordt verzorgd op het slagveld bij Honey Nest Kloof, 13 februari 1900

This is a stereoscopic image of a wounded soldier receiving first aid on the battlefield at Honey Nest Kloof, South Africa, created around 1900 by an anonymous photographer. This image captures a moment during the Second Boer War, a conflict deeply rooted in British colonialism and the struggle for control over South African territories. The photograph offers a glimpse into the human cost of war, with its focus on the immediate care given to a wounded soldier amidst the harsh landscape. The scene evokes the stark realities faced by soldiers on both sides of the conflict. It prompts us to consider the broader implications of imperial ambition and the impact on individual lives and communities. As we view this image, let’s reflect on the ways in which historical narratives often overshadow the personal stories of those who lived through them.