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C1882
The Battle of Tel-El-Kebir.
Amazing very large engraving of the Battle of Tel El Kebir which was fought between the Egyptian army led by Ahmed Urabi and the British military near Tell El Kebir. After discontented Egyptian officers under Urabi rebelled in 1882, the … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The Battle of Tel-El-Kebir.
Date:
C1882
Condition:
In good condition, with folds as issued.
Technique:
Engraving.
Image Size:
1040mm
x 340mm
Paper Size:
1140mm
x 403mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1882
Description:
Amazing very large engraving of the Battle of Tel El Kebir which was fought between the Egyptian army led by Ahmed Urabi and the British military near Tell El Kebir. After discontented Egyptian officers under Urabi rebelled in 1882, the United Kingdom reacted to protect its interests in the country, and in particular the Suez Canal.
From the original edition of the Illustrated London News.
Richard Caton Woodville (1856 - 1927)
Son of an American painter but born in London, Woodville was educated in Russia and Germany and studied art in Dusseldorf and Paris. He worked for The Illustrated London News where he developed a reputation as a talended reporter and illustrator. He covered several military campaigns including the Russo-Turkey War (1878), the Egyption Rebellion (1882), the Boer War (1899 - 1902) and the First World War (1914-18)
