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The Advance towards Dongola, Cholera in the Camp (engraving)
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The Advance towards Dongola, Cholera in the Camp (engraving)
1605716 The Advance towards Dongola, Cholera in the Camp (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance towards Dongola, Cholera in the Camp. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 August 1896.
H C Seppings Wright); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23404312
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Advance Carried Cholera Dongola Epidemics Lashes Mahdist War Nile Pulling Sick Fouling Offence Sudan
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The Advance towards Dongola, Cholera in the Camp
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is a captivating engraving by Henry Charles Seppings Wright that depicts a significant moment during the Mahdist War. The image showcases the challenges faced by British forces as they pushed forward towards Dongola, Sudan. In this scene, Surgeon Captain Spong and his medical team are shown attending to sick soldiers in a temporary cholera hospital. The camp is bustling with activity as fatigue parties carry supplies and boats navigate through the Nile waters. Horses pull heavy loads while mounted orderlies rush to deliver urgent messages. The artist skillfully captures the gravity of the situation, emphasizing both the physical toll of war and the threat of epidemics like cholera. The exhausted expressions on people's faces reflect their weariness from battle and their determination to overcome adversity. Wright's attention to detail is evident in every stroke of his engraving, from depicting fouling offenses caused by overcrowding to showing tugs transporting troops across treacherous waters. This print serves as a historical record of an important event during this conflict. "The Advance towards Dongola, Cholera in the Camp" not only highlights military operations but also sheds light on humanitarian efforts amidst war. It reminds us of those who selflessly risked their lives to provide care for others during challenging times.
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