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Battle of Isandhlwana in 1879 during the Zulu Wars shown in military art prints showing the 24th Regiment South Wales Borderers. Fine art prints by Charles Fripp, Simon Smith, Alphonse De Neuville and Stuart Liptrot, published by Cranston Fine Arts

Battle of Isandhlwana  

Zulu victory over the British forces on 22nd January 1879 about 100km north of Durban. Lord Chelmsford led a column of forces to seek out the Zulu army camped at Isandhlwana, while patrols searched the district. After receiving a report, Chelmsford set forth at half strength, leaving six companies of the 24th Regiment, two guns, some Colonial Volunteers and a native contingent (in all about 1,800 troops) at the camp. Later that morning an advanced post warned of an approaching Zulu army. Shortly after this, thousands of Zulus were found hidden in a ravine by a mounted patrol but as the patrol set off to warn the camp, the Zulus followed. At the orders of the Camp Commander, troops spread out around the perimeter of the camp, but the Zulu army broke through their defences. The native contingent who fled during the attack were hunted down and killed. The remaining troops of the 24th Regiment, 534 soldiers and 21 officers, were killed where they fought. The Zulus left no one alive, taking no prisoners and leaving no wounded or missing. About 300 Africans and 50 Europeans escaped the attack. Consequently, the invasion of Zulu country was delayed while reinforcements arrived from Britain.

Last of the 24th by Stuart Liptrot.

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Last of the 24th by Stuart Liptrot.

At the end of the Battle of Isandhlwana, the last few soldiers of the South Wales Borderers, 24th Regiment of Foot, hold out till their last rounds of ammunition in the foothills of the mountain.

Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £37.00


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Battle of Isandhlwana, 22nd January 1879 by Brian Palmer.

Last stand of the 24th South Wales Borderers at Isandhlwana during the Zulu War. The battle of Isandhlwana, a Zulu victory over the British forces on 22nd January 1879 about 100km north of Durban. Lord Chelmsford led a column of forces to seek out the Zulu army camped at Isandhlwana, while patrols searched the district. After receiving a report, Chelmsford set forth at half strength, leaving six companies of the 24th Regiment, two guns, some Colonial Volunteers and a native contingent (in all about 1,800 troops) at the camp. Later that morning an advanced post warned of an approaching Zulu army. Shortly after this, thousands of Zulus were found hidden in a ravine by a mounted patrol but as the patrol set off to warn the camp, the Zulus followed. At the orders of the Camp Commander, troops spread out around the perimeter of the camp, but the Zulu army broke through their defences. The native contingent who fled during the attack were hunted down and killed. The remaining troops of the 24th Regiment, 534 soldiers and 21 officers, were killed where they fought. The Zulus left no one alive, taking no prisoners and leaving no wounded or missing. About 300 Africans and 50 Europeans escaped the attack. Consequently, the invasion of Zulu country was delayed while reinforcements arrived from Britain.

Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £90.00


Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £125.00


Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00


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Last Stand of the 24th Regiment at the Battle of Isandhlwana by Simon Smith

Battle of Isandhlwana. Zulu victory over the British forces on 22nd January 1879 about 100km north of Durban. Lord Chelmsford led a column of forces to seek out the Zulu army camped at Isandhlwana, while patrols searched the district. After receiving a report, Chelmsford set forth at half strength, leaving six companies of the 24th Regiment, two guns, some Colonial Volunteers and a native contingent (in all about 1,800 troops) at the camp. Later that morning an advanced post warned of an approaching Zulu army. Shortly after this, thousands of Zulus were found hidden in a ravine by a mounted patrol but as the patrol set off to warn the camp, the Zulus followed. At the orders of the Camp Commander, troops spread out around the perimeter of the camp, but the Zulu army broke through their defences. The native contingent who fled during the attack were hunted down and killed. The remaining troops of the 24th Regiment, 534 soldiers and 21 officers, were killed where they fought. The Zulus left no one alive, taking no prisoners and leaving no wounded or missing. About 300 Africans and 50 Europeans escaped the attack. Consequently, the invasion of Zulu country was delayed while reinforcements arrived from Britain.

Limited edition of 1000 prints. Image size 23 inches x 16 inches (58cm x 41cm). Price £90.00


Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 23 inches x 16 inches (58cm x 41cm). Price £125.00


Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 40 inches x 30 inches (102cm x 76cm). Price £690.00


Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00

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Battle of Isandhlwana by Charles Fripp.

On the 11th January 1879, a British Force under the command of Lord Chelmsford crossed the Buffalo River into Zululand. A small garrison was left at Rorkes Drift. The force consisted of 1600 British troops, mainly from the 1st and 2nd Battalions 24th Regiment, and 2500 native soldiers. A tented camp was established at Isandhlwana Hill. At 4am on the morning of 22nd January, Lord Chelmsford took half his force to reconnoitre to southeast in search of main Zulu army. Just after 8am a force of 25000 Zulu warriors attacked the remainder of the force in the camp. Surprised, outnumbered by more than six to one, in a position offering little defence, the defenders were soon overpowered and a dreadful slaughter ensued. A few men escaped and re-crossed the Buffalo River to safety. Victoria Crosses were awarded to Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill, who saved the Queens Colour of the 1st/24th and to Private Wassell, 90th Foot, who saved a comrade while escaping across the Buffalo River.

Open edition print. Image size 32 inches x 20 inches (81cm x 51cm). Price £56.00


Special Collectors Edition with printed remarques and medals in the border. Image size 32 inches x 20 inches (81cm x 51cm). Price £56.00


Open edition print. Printed with 150 text and images of the VC and DCM Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £37.00


Small number of giclee canvas prints available. Size 40 inches x 30 inches (102cm x 76cm). Price £495.00


Small number of giclee canvas prints available. Size 36 inches x 26 inches (91cm x 66cm). Price £450.00


Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm) . Price £2.00

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Saving the Queens Colours at the Battle of Isandhlwana by Alphonse de Neuville

The painting shows Lieutenant T. Melville along with Lieutenant N J A Coghill attempting to Save the Queen's Colours of the 1/24th and fight their way out of the Battle of Isandhlwana. Lieutenant Melville was the adjutant of the 1st Battalion, the 24th Foot. Melville collected the Queen's Colours from the guard tent towards the end of the battle and rode out of camp heading for the Tugela River. Melville arrived at the river, and due to the heavy rains the Tugela was in flood. Melville rode into the river but about half way across came off his horse, still clutching the colours. Lieutenant Coghill, also of the 24th Foot, crossed the river soon after and went to Melville's assistance. The Zulus were on the bank and opened a heavy fire on them. Lt Coghill's horse was killed and the colour swept away. Both officers struggled to the Natal bank where it seems it is llikely that both men were killed by Natal natives. The colours would later be recovered from the Tugela River. Both officers would be later awarded the Victoria Cross. The losses during the battle were 52 British officers and 806 non-commissioned ranks were killed and 471 Africans died fighting for the British. Zulu warrior dead were around 2,000 dead either on the field or from wounds. There were only around 60 Europeans survived the battle.

Open edition print. Image size 15 inches x 23 inches (38cm x 58cm). Price £40.00


Open edition print. Image size 8 inches x 12 inches (20cm x 31cm). Price £14.00


Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm) . Price £2.00

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Last Sleep of the Brave by Alphonse De Neuville

Scouts find the bodies of Melville and Coghill with the colours nearby. In fact, the Colours were lost in the river and were found later, both men were posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross. Lieutenant Melville was the adjutant of the 1st Battalion, the 24th Foot. Melville collected the Queen's Colours from the guard tent towards the end of the battle and rode out of camp heading for the Tugela River. Melville arrived at the river, and due to the heavy rains the Tugela was in flood. Melville rode into the river but about half way across came off his horse, still clutching the colours. Lieutenant Coghill, also of the 24th Foot, crossed the river soon after and went to Melville's assistance. The Zulus were on the bank and opened a heavy fire on them. Lt Coghill's horse was killed and the colour swept away. Both officers struggled to the Natal bank where it seems it is llikely that both men were killed by Natal natives.

Open edition print. Image size 15 inches x 23 inches (38cm x 58cm). Price £40.00


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Battle of Isandhlwana 22nd January 1879 (Major Figures of the Battle) by Stuart Liptrot

The centre drawing shows the last groups of soldiers of the 24th South Wales Borderers at Isandhlwana during the last of the battle as the force consisting of 2 guns and 70 men of N Battery, 5th Brigade, Royal Artillery, 5 companies of 1st Battalion, the 24th Foot, 1 company of 2nd Battalion, the 24th Foot, Mounted volunteers and Natal Police and two companies of the Natal Native Infantry is overrun by superior numbers of Zulu warriors. Surrounding the centre drawing are portraits of some of the main figures. These are from top left : Lieutenant Colonel H B Pulleine 24th Regt, Lieutenant N J A Coghill 1/24th Regt, Quartermaster E Bloomfield 2/24th Regt, Captain R Younghusband 1/24th Regt, Private S Wassall VC 80th Regt, Brevet Major S Smith Royal Artillery, Brevet Colonel A W Durnford Royal Engineers, Lieutenant T Melville VC 1/24th Regt, Lieutenant H Smith-Dorrien 95th Regt and Lieutenant C D Pope 2/24th Regt. The losses during the battle were 52 British officers and 806 non-commissioned ranks and 471 Africans died fighting for the British. Zulu warrior dead were around 2,000 dead either on the field or from wounds. There were only around 60 Europeans who survived the battle.

Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 12 inches x 20 inches (31cm x 51cm). Price £32.00


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Original artwork in pencil. . Price £700.00

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Isandlwana 22nd January 1879 - The Death of Private W Griffiths VC by Jason Askew

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Special Artist proof edition of 20 prints, printed on high quality German etching stock. Image size 16 inches x 12 inches (41cm x 31cm). Price £70.00


Special Giclee Limited edition of 50 signed and numbered prints, printed on high quality German etching stock. Image size 16 inches x 12 inches (41cm x 31cm). Price £50.00


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Isandlwana 22nd January 1879 - Saving The Guns by Jason Askew

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Isandlwana 22nd January 1879 - Saving The Guns by Jason Askew

The painting shows one of the two seven pounder guns and gun team attempting to retreat at speed as they are overrun. The British force consisted of 2 guns and 70 men of N Battery, 5th Brigade, Royal Artillery, 5 companies of 1st Battalion, the 24th Foot, 1 company of 2nd Battalion, the 24th Foot and Mounted volunteers and Natal Police and two companies of the Natal Native Infantry. The losses during the battle were 52 British officers and 806 non-commissioned ranks killed and 471 Africans died fighting for the British. Zulu warrior dead were around 2,000 dead either on the field or from wounds. There were only around 60 Europeans survived the battle.

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Isandlwana 1879 by Stuart Liptrot

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Isandlwana 1879 by Stuart Liptrot

A solitary soldier of the 24th Reg. fights off the Zulu warrior in hand to hand combat with bayonet fixed as many more advance on him to seal his fate. Last stand of the 24th South Wales Borderers at Isandhlwana during the Zulu War. The battle of Isandhlwana, a Zulu victory over the British forces on 22nd January 1879 about 100km north of Durban. Lord Chelmsford led a column of forces to seek out the Zulu army camped at Isandhlwana, while patrols searched the district. After receiving a report, Chelmsford set forth at half strength, leaving six companies of the 24th Regiment, two guns, some Colonial Volunteers and a native contingent (in all about 1,800 troops) at the camp. Later that morning an advanced post warned of an approaching Zulu army. Shortly after this, thousands of Zulus were found hidden in a ravine by a mounted patrol but as the patrol set off to warn the camp, the Zulus followed. At the orders of the Camp Commander, troops spread out around the perimeter of the camp, but the Zulu army broke through their defences. The native contingent who fled during the attack were hunted down and killed. The remaining troops of the 24th Regiment, 534 soldiers and 21 officers, were killed where they fought. The Zulus left no one alive, taking no prisoners and leaving no wounded or missing. About 300 Africans and 50 Europeans escaped the attack. Consequently, the invasion of Zulu country was delayed while reinforcements arrived from Britain.

Signed edition. Image size 7 inches x 11 inches (18cm x 28cm). Price £14.00


Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 7 inches x 11 inches (18cm x 28cm). Price £37.00

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On the 11th January 1879, a British Force under the command of Lord Chelmsford crossed the Buffalo River into Zululand.  A small garrison was left at Rorke's Drift.  The force consisted of 1,600 British troops, mainly from the 1st and 2nd Battalions 24th Regiment, and 2,500 native soldiers.  A tented camp was established at Isandhlwana Hill.  At 4am on the morning of 22nd January, Lord Chelmsford took half his force to reconnoitre to southeast in search of main Zulu army.  Just after 8am a force of 25,000 Zulu warriors attacked the remainder of the force in the camp.  Surprised, outnumbered by more than six to one, in a position offering little defence, the defenders were soon overpowered and a dreadful slaughter ensued.  A few men escaped and re-crossed the Buffalo River to safety. Victoria Crosses were awarded to Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill, who saved the Queen's Colour of the 1st/24th and to Private Wassell, 90th Foot who saved a comrade while escaping across the Buffalo River (This text is reproduced under the image of the print DHM1111 and also DHM084A)

 Private Samuel Wassall of the 80th Regiment of Foot  (Stafford shire Volunteers) at Fugitives Drift by Jason Askew.

Private Wassall, whilst escaping the debacle of Isandhlwana, was being pursued by Zulu warriors as he made his way down the Buffalo River, the border between Zululand and Natal. Wassall rode his Basuto pony into the river, but upon hearing a cry for help and seeing a man from his own regiment drowning, he turned and made his way back to the Zulu side of the river, Quickly dismounting he tied his horse to a tress, swam into the river and rescued a private called Westwood as the Zulus were sweeping along the riverbank just at the moment the Zulus rushed forward. For his act of valour in the face of the enemy Private Samuel Wassall was awarded the first of the Zulu War Victoria Crosses.

Isandhlwana 22nd January 1879 by Stuart Liptrot.

Last Stand of the 24th Regiment at the Battle of Isandhlwana by Simon Smith

Battle of Isandhlwana, 22nd January 1879 by Brian Palmer  Last stand of the 24th South Wales Borderers at Isandhlwana during the Zulu War.

The Last of the 24th by Stuart Liptrot  At the end of the Battle of Isandhlwana, the last few soldiers of the South Wales Borderers, 24th Regiment of Foot, hold out till their last rounds of ammunition in the foothills of the mountain.

Battle of Isandhlwana by Charles Fripp.  Last stand of the 24th Regiment of Foot (South Wales Borderers) during the Zulu War, 22nd January 1879.

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Last Sleep of the Brave by Alphonse De Neuville Scouts find the bodies of Melville and Coghill with the colours nearby. In fact, the Colours were lost in the river and were found later, both men were posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross.

Saving the Queens Colours at the Battle of Isandhlwana by Alphonse De Neuville  Depicting Lieutenant T. Melville attempting to Save the Queens Colours of the 1/24th at the Battle of Isandhlwana.

Isandlwana 22nd January 1879 - The Death of Private W Griffiths VC by Jason Askew

Isandlwana 22nd January 1879 - Saving The Guns by Jason Askew

Isandlwana 1879 by Stuart Liptrot

Battle of Isandhlwana 22nd January 1879 (Major Figures of the Battle) by Stuart Liptrot

  

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Pride of the 24th by Bud Bradshaw

A Soldier  of the 24th regiment of foot loads his last round at Isandhlwana

This Limited edition of 950 published around 1994 which has been long time sold out.   must stand as one of Bud Bradshaw's best paintings

One secondary market print being sold on behalf of a major collector's estate. No. 354/950  image size 49.5cm x 59cm

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