$100
English, 19th century. "The War in Soudan"?, hand colored engraving after W.H. Overend (English, 1851-1898) and Melton Prior (English, 1845-1910). Engraving depicts an intense scene between the British Army and the Sudanese Jihadists at the Battle of Tamasi of March 13th, 1884 during the War in the Soudan. Sudanese soldiers in blue & white battle with spears and swords against the British in red and local tribesman in loincloths. Unframed sight size 14.25" x 41".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2015-01-04