The attack on the Etse hill forts by Ordnance Survey Office

The attack on the Etse hill forts before 1895

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aged paper

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homemade paper

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pale palette

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ink paper printed

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light coloured

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sketch book

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white palette

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personal sketchbook

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ink colored

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paper medium

"The Attack on the Etse Hill Forts" is a black and white illustration created by the Ordnance Survey Office before 1895. The drawing depicts a group of soldiers on horseback, likely British, leading an attack on a fortified position. This artwork likely served as a visual record of the event for military and historical purposes, and offers a glimpse into the tactics and uniforms of the time. The composition is focused on the soldiers, with the landscape serving as a backdrop, highlighting the strategic importance of the hills in the battle. The illustration, at 174 mm by 291 mm, would have been ideal for reproduction in books or military publications.

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