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The Equivalent of Six British Officers, Mr Marks, the Suspected Boer Agent, interrogated by Captain Percy Scott, Commandant of Durban (litho)
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The Equivalent of Six British Officers, Mr Marks, the Suspected Boer Agent, interrogated by Captain Percy Scott, Commandant of Durban (litho)
1599267 The Equivalent of Six British Officers, Mr Marks, the Suspected Boer Agent, interrogated by Captain Percy Scott, Commandant of Durban (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Equivalent of Six British Officers, Mr Marks, the Suspected Boer Agent, interrogated by Captain Percy Scott, Commandant of Durban. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 February 1900.
Ralph Cleaver); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22551354
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
British Officers Captain Percy Scott Commandant Durban Interrogated Second Boer War Suspected Equivalent
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The captivating lithograph titled "The Equivalent of Six British Officers, Mr Marks, the Suspected Boer Agent, interrogated by Captain Percy Scott, Commandant of Durban" takes us back to a significant moment during the Second Boer War. Created by Ralph Cleaver in 1902 and now part of a private collection, this engraving offers a glimpse into the tense atmosphere that surrounded military operations in South Africa. In this scene, we witness an intense interrogation taking place between Captain Percy Scott and Mr Marks, who is suspected of being a Boer agent. The six British officers stand as witnesses to this crucial exchange. The artist skillfully captures the gravity of the situation through his meticulous attention to detail and expressive portrayal of each character's emotions. Captain Percy Scott commands authority with his stern gaze and commanding presence while Mr Marks appears apprehensive under scrutiny. The composition highlights their contrasting positions within society during this tumultuous time. This historic artwork was originally published in The Illustrated London News on February 17th, 1900. It serves as both a visual record and an insight into the complexities faced by British forces during their campaign against the Transvaal government. Ralph Cleaver's lithograph invites us to reflect upon not only the events depicted but also on broader themes such as power dynamics, suspicion, and loyalty amidst war.
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