Boerenkrijgsgevangenen rusten uit op de weg tussen Paardeberg en de Modderrivier, Zuid-Afrika 1900

This anonymous stereoscopic photograph, "Boerenkrijgsgevangenen rusten uit op de weg tussen Paardeberg en de Modderrivier, Zuid-Afrika," from 1900 depicts a group of Boer prisoners of war resting on the road between Paardeberg and the Modder River in South Africa during the Second Boer War. The image offers a rare glimpse into the harsh realities of war, highlighting the human cost of conflict. The photograph's composition, using a stereoscopic format, creates a sense of depth and realism, immersing viewers in the scene and underscoring the stark contrast between the prisoners' weary postures and the vast open landscape surrounding them.