The
South African War. The Boer War historical military art prints of Doornkop,
Colenso, Sanna's Post, Modderfontein Farm and Relief of Ladysmith by
leading military artists of the day, including Richard Caton Woodville,
Douglas Giles and modern artist Terence Cuneo.
Battle of Colenso: From
that sleepy hollow among the hills of Natal where Sir George White made
his gallant stand we heard the booming of cannon and hoped that help had
come at last. Our deliverers, we knew, had to face fearful odds. Before
them stretched a billow sea of mountains with an unfordable river in front
and securely entrenched in these hills lay the Boer marksmen. In order to
engage the enemy General Buller's troops had to cross a long level plain
and to expose themselves to a deadly fire. Our guns poured a tempest of
lyddite upon the slopes beyond the river, but they remained as silent as
the tomb. With courage that needed no urging three brigades advanced - the
Irish on the left, the English on the right and between them Lyttelton's
brigade, with orders to act in support. As the dauntless Irish approached
the curve of Tugela they were met with a devastating fire of rifle and pom
pom. on they pressed with ever thinning ranks until the bank of the river
was in sight. But where was the ford? To cross at that point was
impossible and for hours the gallant Irish had to endure the storm of lead
which belched from the distant foothills. Nor was the English brigade more
fortunate. The Boers had evidently anticipated attack on the bridge and
had concentrated their heavy artillery and quick firing guns at this
point. Moving forward by short rushes some of the leading regiments
succeeded in reaching Colenso and established themselves in the railway
station. Their losses had been heavy and it is doubtful whether they could
ever have crossed the river. An incident changed the position to
hopelessness. Two field batteries and six naval guns had been ordered to
support the assault. With characteristic dash Colonel Long carried his
guns into range of the enemies' rifles and a terrible struggle raged
around them. From the security of their trenches the Boers kept up a
steady fire until man and horse were laid low under the hail of
lead. Every gun had its litter of dead, yet there were not wanting
brave men who refused to abandon the batteries. Colonel Long fell shot
through the arm and the liver, and soon there remained only a few
survivors who, being unable to work the guns, took refuge in a donga.
Seeing the effect of this disaster, General Buller gave the order to
retire, and the regiments withdrew in sullen silence. But the guns were
still at the mercy of the enemy. "Who will save the guns?" cried
the General. The response was immediate, and led by 3 aides-de-camp the
volunteers set out on their desperate enterprise. Their gallantry was
useless. None could live under that murderous fire; but Roberts, even in
death, won an undying name.
Battle of Elandslaagt, 21st October
1899. During the Second Boer War, a
Boer Force led by General Koch, were attacked by a British force under
General French, consisting of three battalions of Infantry and 5 squadrons
of Cavalry. The British pushed back the Boers from their position on
the high ground looking over Ladysmith and the Dundee railway. The
Boer losses were 250 Killed and wounded and over 200 captured,
including General Kich.
Battle of Klip Drift, 15th February 1900.
A small cavalry action consisting of the 9th Lancers commanded by M.
Little and the 16th lancers commanded by Major S. Frewen. Both
commanded by Brigadier General J.R. Gordon. Who charged the Boer Position.
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Ambush at Sannas Post by Terence Cuneo.
Four VCs were awarded to Q battery for getting their guns into action against 1,000 Boers concealed behind a ridge, near Blomenfontein in 1900.
Open edition print. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £45.00
ITEM CODE DHM0999
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Within Sound of the Guns by Lady Elizabeth Butler.
The picture shows a despatch rider coming under fire from Boer Marksmen. The picture is also known as A Yeomanry Scout Galloping With Despatches in the Boer War.
Open edition print. Image size 23 inches x 15 inches (58cm x 38cm). Price £38.00
ITEM CODE DHM0222
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My Brave Irish by Richard Caton Woodville
The last charge on Pieters Hill, 27th February 1900 by the 2nd Irish Fusiliers, assisted by the 2nd Royal Dublin Fusiliers.
Open edition print. Special Promotion : This print is 30% off for a limited time only! Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm). Price £23.52
Limited edition of 200 giclee paper prints, on high quality art paper board, with printed signature and remarque. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £135.00
Limited edition of 200 black and white giclee paper prints, on high quality art paper board, with printed signature and remarque. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (54cm x 38cm). Price £135.00
ITEM CODE DHM0961
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Jamiesons Last Stand, Battle of Doornkop 2nd January 1896 by Richard Caton Woodville
Open edition print. Image size 19 inches x 12 inches (48cm x 31cm). Price £28.00
Original coloured lithograph available published by Greaves circa 1898, Image size 34 inches x 22 inches (86cm x 56cm). Price £900.00
ITEM CODE VAR0126
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The Last Shot at Colenso by Richard Caton Woodville
Lt Roberts K.R.R. with Captain Schofield and Congreve, with all their ammunition used, they drew upon the emergency rounds of Case (their last shot) They stood to attention beside the gun and in an instant later fell pierced through by Boer Bullets. Lt Roberts earned his VC.
Open edition print. Special Promotion : This print is 30% off for a limited time only! Image size 12 inches x 19 inches (31cm x 48cm). Price £23.52
Limited edition pf 200 giclee high wuality art paper prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £135.00
Original Coloured Lithograph. Image size 22 inches x 36 inches (56cm x 91cm). Price £1200.00
ITEM CODE VAR0125
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All That Was Left of Them by Richard Caton Woodville
Illustrates the scene at Modderfontein Farm where a squadron of the 17th lancers were pinned down by a large Boer force, and fought to the finish.
Open edition print. Special Promotion : This print is 30% OFF for a limited time only! Image size 20 inches x 14 inches (51cm x 36cm). Price £31.92
Original Lithograph circa 1904 Image size 34 inches x 28 inches (86cm x 71cm). Price £900.00
ITEM CODE DHM0008
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Royal Horse Artillery Crossing a River Under Fire by George Scott
Open edition print. Image size 23 inches x 15 inches (58cm x 38cm). Price £38.00
ITEM CODE DHM0099
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Frederick Roberts Receives the Surrender of the Main Boer Field Army Commander, Piet Cronje at Paardeburg on 27th February 1900. by George Scott.
This led the way for the British to advance towards Bloemfontain and onto Pretoria.
Open edition print. Image size 24 inches x 15 inches (61cm x 38cm). Price £38.00
Open edition print. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DHM0125
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The Relief of Ladysmith by John Henry Frederick Bacon
Sir George White welcomes Major Hubert Gough with these words Hello Hubert, how are you? Shortly afterwards, moved by the ovation given him by his soldiers and townsfolk, he acknowledged their support and ending with these words: Thank God we have kept the flag flying.
Open edition print. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £38.00
ITEM CODE DHM0943
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The Prisoner by Scott Kirkwood
Commissioned by 201 (Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire Yeomanry) Battery, Royal Artillery in 1997 to commemorate bicentenary. Boer prisoner with early morning Yeomanry patrol, Transvaal, 1900.
signed limited edition of 200 prints. Special Promotion : This print is 30% off for a limited time only! Image size 23.5 inches x 19.5 inches (59cm x 50cm). Price £42.00
ITEM CODE DHM1154
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Canadian Scout of the Veldt after William Barnes Wollen
Open edition print. Image size 8 inches x 12 inches (20cm x 31cm). Price £13.00
Original Lithograph circa 1905 Image size 16 inches x 22 inches (41cm x 56cm). Price £500.00
ITEM CODE VAR0127
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Pinned Down (Highlanders Engage Boers) by David Farquharson
Open edition print. Special Promotion : This print is HALF PRICE for a limited time only! Image size 17 inches x 11 inches (43cm x 28cm). Price £16.80
Original watercolour. . Price £1600.00
ITEM CODE VAR0128
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Race for the Copje by G Douglas Giles
Showing members of the 10th Hussars in South Africa, racing for the high ground against some Boers.
Open edition print. 23 inches x 15 inches (58cm x 38cm). Price £38.00
ITEM CODE DHM0171
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We tried hard to save the rest of the guns, possibly by Richard Caton Woodville
Plates from Valour and Victory by F Shaw & Co, published 1902.
Original antique lithograph. Image size 5.25 inches x 7 inches (13cm x 18cm). Price £15.00
ITEM CODE ANT0123
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His eyes turned up to heaven, his shoulders in a pool of blood, possibly by Richard Caton Woodville
Plates from Valour and Victory by F Shaw & Co, published 1902.
Original antique lithograph. Image size 5.25 inches x 7 inches (13.5cm x 18cm). Price £15.00
ITEM CODE ANT0124
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Major-General Baden Powell possibly by Richard Caton Woodville
Plates from Valour and Victory by F Shaw & Co, published 1902.
Original antique lithograph. Image size 5.25 inches x 7 inches (13.5cm x 18cm). Price £15.00
ITEM CODE ANT0125
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Forward by John Charlton (1899)
Printed by Dangerfield Printing Co Ltd. circa 1902.
Chromolithograph, Image size 8 inches x 11 inches (20cm x 28cm). Price £100.00
ITEM CODE JCLITH0001
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Imperial Light Horse
Printed by Dangerfield Printing Co Ltd. circa 1902.
Chromolithograph, Image size 8 inches x 11 inches. (20cm x 28cm). Price £100.00
ITEM CODE JCLITH0002
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Wounded by John Charlton (1900)
Printed by Dangerfield Printing Co Ltd. circa 1902.
Chromolithograph, Image size 8 inches x 11 inches. (20cm x 28cm). Price £100.00
ITEM CODE JCLITH0003
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Disaster by John Charlton (1900)
Printed by Dangerfield Printing Co Ltd. circa 1902.
Chromolithograph, mage size 8 inches x 11 inches. (20cm x 28cm). Price £100.00
ITEM CODE JCLITH0004
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Guns to the Front by John Charlton (1899)
Printed by Dangerfield Printing Co Ltd. circa 1902.
Chromolithograph, Image size 5 inches x 7 inches (13.5cm x 18cm). Price £80.00
ITEM CODE JCLITH0005
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Ready by John Charlton (1900)
Printed by Dangerfield Printing Co Ltd. circa 1902.
Chromolithograph, Image size 8 inches x 11 inches. (20cm x 28cm). Price £100.00
ITEM CODE JCLITH0006
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