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The Boer in Durance at Cape Town (b / w photo)
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The Boer in Durance at Cape Town (b / w photo)
1599597 The Boer in Durance at Cape Town (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boer in Durance at Cape Town. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 5 May 1900.
English Photographer (20th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23399810
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Boer Cape Town Football Prisoners Quoits Second Boer War Durance Recreation Ground
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The Boer in Durance at Cape Town
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is a captivating photograph that captures a poignant moment during the Second Boer War. Taken by an English photographer in the 20th century, this image showcases a group of prisoners held captive in Cape Town, South Africa. In the foreground, we see several Boer prisoners engaged in a spirited game of football on a makeshift recreation ground. Despite their confinement, these men find solace and respite through sports and camaraderie. The intensity on their faces reveals their determination to momentarily escape the harsh realities of war. The composition also includes other activities taking place within the confines of durance. A group can be seen playing quoits nearby while others engage in conversation or observe from afar. Amidst it all stands a watchful guard, symbolizing both captivity and vigilance. This photograph offers us a glimpse into the lives of those affected by conflict - individuals who were stripped away from their homes and loved ones but still found ways to seek joy amidst adversity. It serves as a reminder that even in times of great hardship, human resilience prevails. Preserved within this private collection, "The Boer in Durance at Cape Town" immortalizes an important chapter in history through its powerful visual storytelling. It invites us to reflect upon not only the struggles faced by these prisoners but also our shared humanity that transcends borders and circumstances.
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