1. Photo 1253/1(79)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Photo 1253/1(79)
- Title:
- 'Guns, Captured at Ali Musjid.' Burke photographed lines of captured enemy matériel on several occasions. The pictures were popular back in the Imperial homeland, giving the impression the war was successful and therefore justified. Support faltered later in the campaign after battlefield setbacks and reports of savage reprisals. Photographer(s): Burke, John (1843–1900)
- Scope & Content:
- View of a row of guns with a camp in the background: General Appleyard, C.B. V.C. and staff on the left. Facsimile of work photographed by John Burke, 1878. There is a marking 'Burke 11', lower right of the image. Printed by Simon Norfolk, 2011. Stamped in black ink, verso, lower right: BY APPO...
- Collection Area:
- Visual Arts
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 2010-2011
- Extent:
- 1 item