Pack 583. Pack of two British Colonial War prints by Lady Elizabeth Butler and William Barnes Wollen.
PCK0583. Pack of two military art prints by Lady Elizabeth Butler and William Barnes Wollen, depicting British Colonial forces in Afghanistan. Military Print Pack.
Items in this pack : Item #1 - Click to view individual item DHM062. Remnants of an Army by Lady Elizabeth Butler. Depicts Dr. William Brydon, an assistant surgeon in the Bengal Army arriving at the gates of Jellabad on his exhausted and dying horse. He was thought to be the sole survivor of some 16,000 strong army and followers from Kabul, which was forced to retreat the 90 miles over snow covered passes to Jellabad during the first Aghan war. A few others eventually struggled through to the fort. Open edition print. Image size 30 inches x 17 inches (76cm x 43cm)
Item #2 - Click to view individual item VAR312. Last Stand at Gundamuck by William Barnes Wollen. Last stand of the 44th (Essex Regiment) after their retreat from Kabul. This painting depicts an incident during the retreat from Kabul in the first Afghan War of 1839-1842, when the remnants of the 44th (East Essex) Regiment made a last stand at Gundamuck and were overwhelmed by Afghan tribesmen. In an attempt to save the Regimental Colour, Lieutenant T A Souter wrapped the flag around him. Seeing the ornately decorated cloth the Afghans believed him to be a high official and spared his life for ransom. Published by Pompador Gallery and sold out for many years. We managed to obtain 60 prints from a trade fair some time ago. Condition is good but not brand new. Image has a couple of small, practically unnoticeable dents. Open edition print. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm)
Website Price: £ 85.00
To purchase these prints individually at their normal retail price would cost £155.00 . By buying them together in this special pack, you save £70
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