South African War art
A tight corner, a New Zealander by Georges Montbard, circa 1900. South African War art often featured soldiers in heroic poses, such as this member of the Rough Riders (Third and Fourth Contingents) who takes aim while in full flight. Such images owed more to artistic licence than the actual events they depicted; for instance the sword the soldier wears was not part of the Rough Riders' kit.
Credit
Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: A-256-002
Artist: Georges Montbard
Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, must be obtained before any re-use of this image
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